Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
Also called dogtooth, doggie, DT
A large, powerful tuna species with prominent canine-like teeth and a streamlined body built for high-speed pursuit of prey. Known for its incredible strength and fighting ability when hooked.
Dogtooth Tuna at a glance
- Scientific name
- Gymnosarda unicolor
- Typical size
- 30-60 inches
- IGFA world record
- 240 lbs 12 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Deep reef drop-offs and pinnacles in the Indo-Pacific. Fastest reef fish. Incredible power.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a dogtooth tuna through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksDogtooth Tuna questions people ask
Dogtooth Tuna is Gymnosarda unicolor. Anglers also call it dogtooth, doggie, DT.
A typical dogtooth tuna runs 30-60 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 240 lbs 12 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every dogtooth tuna you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep reef drop-offs and pinnacles in the Indo-Pacific. Fastest reef fish. Incredible power. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record dogtooth tuna weighed 240 lbs 12 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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