Pacific Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
Pacific IslandsWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Ocean bonitoLesser tunaAkuKatsuo
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stocks are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Skipjack tuna has the most pronounced taste of all of the tropical tunas.
Texture
Firm and moist, with large flakes.
Color
When raw, good-quality skipjack tuna meat is deep red. Smaller fish are lighter red. Cooked skipjack becomes light gray.
Health benefits
Skipjack is an excellent source of low-fat protein.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady