Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus orientalis
Also called PBF, bluefin
Pacific Bluefin Tuna are large, highly migratory pelagic fish prized for their incredible speed, strength, and culinary value. They are among the most sought-after gamefish in the world and can reach enormous sizes.
Pacific Bluefin Tuna at a glance
- Scientific name
- Thunnus orientalis
- Typical size
- 36-80 inches
- IGFA world record
- 435 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Deep offshore waters of the Pacific. Powerful pelagic predator. Highly prized for sashimi.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific bluefin 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™ worksPacific Bluefin Tuna questions people ask
Pacific Bluefin Tuna is Thunnus orientalis. Anglers also call it PBF, bluefin.
A typical pacific bluefin tuna runs 36-80 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 435 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific bluefin tuna you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep offshore waters of the Pacific. Powerful pelagic predator. Highly prized for sashimi. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record pacific bluefin tuna weighed 435 lbs.
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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