Dogtooth Tuna
| Dogtooth Tuna | ||||
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| Gymnosarda unicolor | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogtooth_tuna | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Common | up to | 50 (110) | kg (lb) | |
| Trophy | up to | 90 (198.4) | kg (lb) | |
| Unique | up to | 130 (286.6) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Common | per kg | 160 |  |
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| Trophy | per kg | 170 | |
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| Unique | per kg | 172 | |
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Description
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) is a large pelagic fish of the Gymnosard genus. It got its name because of the external resemblance to tuna, although it isn’t one. It inhabits depths of 10 to 300 meters (33 to 1000 feet) in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Dogtooth Tuna prefers to hide near reefs, underwater rocks and steep cliffs. It can reach up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in length and up to 130 kilograms (287 lb) in weight. This fish is an apex predator that competes for food with other fish, even sharks and groupers. It hunts alone or in small groups. The basis of the diet is small schooling fish and squid. During the fight, it resists very strongly and attempts sharp throws to the depth, where it can rub the fishing line against bottom objects.
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