Euthynnus
| Euthynnus | |
|---|---|
| Euthynnus affinis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scombriformes |
| Family: | Scombridae |
| Tribe: | Thunnini |
| Genus: | Euthynnus Lütken in Jordan and Gilbert, 1883 |
| Type species | |
| Thynnus thunina Cuvier, 1829 | |
| Species | |
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| Synonyms | |
Euthynnus is a genus of ray-finned bony fish in the family Scombridae, or mackerel family, and in the tribe Thunnini, more commonly known as the tunas. Species in the genus Euthynnus are also known as "little tunas," and are found in subtropical oceans worldwide. They are known for their dark red meat and strong taste compared to larger tunas.