# Albacore (*Thunnus alalunga*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The albacore (Thunnus alalunga) is a bony fish in the family Scombridae, subfamily Scombrinae, within the order Scombriformes. It belongs to the genus Thunnus and the class Teleostei, and its scientific name is credited to (Bonnaterre, 1788). Other English names for the albacore include Tuna, Bonito, Aáhi Taria, Langvin tuna and Longfin tuna. The IUCN Red List lists the albacore as Least Concern in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | up to 1.4 m |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Migration | Migratory |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Scombriformes
- family: Scombridae
- genus: Thunnus
- species: *Thunnus alalunga* (Bonnaterre, 1788)

Synonyms: *Albacora alalonga*, *Germo alalonga*, *Germo alalunga*, *Germo germo*, *Germo germon*, *Germo germon steadi*, *Orcynus alalonga*, *Orcynus alatunga*, *Orcynus germo*, *Orcynus germon*, *Orcynus pacificus*, *Scomber alalunga*, *Scomber alalunga*, *Scomber alatunga*, *Scomber albicans*, *Scomber germo*, *Scomber germo*, *Scomber germon*, *Thunnus alalonga*, *Thunnus alalunga*, *Thunnus germo*, *Thunnus pacificus*, *Thynnus alalonga*, *Thynnus alalunga*, *Thynnus pacificus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the albacore?

The albacore is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Scombridae in the order Scombriformes.

### What is the scientific name of the albacore?

The scientific name of the albacore is Thunnus alalunga. It is placed in the genus Thunnus.

### Who named the albacore and when?

The albacore's scientific name is credited to (Bonnaterre, 1788).

### Is the albacore endangered?

No. The albacore is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

### What other names does the albacore have?

Other English names for the albacore are Tuna, Bonito, Aáhi Taria, Langvin tuna and Longfin tuna.

### What family does the albacore belong to?

The albacore belongs to the family Scombridae, in the subfamily Scombrinae and the suborder Scombroidei.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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