Species guide
How to catch Little tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus
The Little tunny is a sleek, fast-swimming marine fish known for its schooling behavior and opportunistic feeding. It inhabits shallow to moderately deep coastal waters and is prized as a game fish. This species preys on a wide variety of small fishes, crustaceans, and squid, reflecting its adaptable hunting habits.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow neritic waters up to 150 meters deep in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, often close to shore. Forms schools and distributes by size, favoring brackish and saltwater environments.
Typical size
Up to about 122 cm
What they eat
- small pelagic fishes
- squid
- crustaceans
- tunicates
Best baits
- small fish strips
- shrimp
- squid chunks
Best lures
- small metal spoons
- poppers
- jigs
How to fish for them
- casting from shore
- trolling offshore
- drift fishing
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