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Skipjack tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

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Katsuwonus

Pelamis

Skipjack tuna

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Tuna

Not used for reduction purposes

Tuna (including billfishes)

36 Tunas, bonitos, billfishes

Least concern (LC)

2011-06-09

http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/170310/0

This species is widespread and is important in commercial fisheries throughout its range. Although it is heavily fished, it is considered relatively abundant and is fast-growing, short-lived, and very fecund. It is listed as Least Concern. However, in some regions there may be signs of overfishing and uncertainty in estimating population size and trends. More research and monitoring is needed for this species to develop better population models and to ensure that current fishing mortality does not exceed estimated maximum sustainable yield (MSY).