Tonna canaliculata (Linnaeus, 1758) Channeled tun |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Tonnidae (tun shells) | |||
Max. size: | 14.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to southern Queensland. | |||
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Biology: | No precise data on fisheries, but the species is currently sold in markets in East Africa (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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