Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus Mebachi Maguro
A tuna with deep red flesh and a slightly higher fat content than yellowfin, popular for sashimi and sushi.
- Scientific name
- Thunnus obesus
- Japanese name
- Mebachi Maguro
- Category
- Tuna
- Typical range
- Tropical and temperate oceans worldwide
- Habitat
- Open ocean, feeding at greater depths than yellowfin.
- Commonly used for sashimi
- Yes
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