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Dogtooth Tuna

Gymnosarda unicolor

Photo by AlbertKang
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Description:

The Dogtooth Tuna - Gymnosarda unicolor is silver in colour; long somewhat stocky unmarked body with dorsal and anal finlets; pale tips on rear dorsal and anal fins; single lateral line. Most common tuna on coral reefs.

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Comments (2)
AlbertKang
Yes, @triggsturner. We do see a few Giant Trevallys and Grey Reef Sharks with fish hook/lines still attached to them :(
triggsturner
Great to see one not on the end of a line! Thanks for sharing this Albert.

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PublishedApril 2, 2017

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