Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus Pelamis - Gulyasan

The skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) is a mediumsized perciform fish in the tuna family, Scombridae. It grows up to 1 m (3 feet) in length. It is a cosmopolitan pelagic fish found in tropical and warm-temperate waters. It is a very important species for fisheries. It is a streamlined, fastswimming pelagic fish, common in tropical waters throughout the world, where it inhabits surface waters in large shoals (up to 50,000 fish), feeding on fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks.

  • Origin & fishing method

    - From the Philippines
    - Found in tropical, warm-temperate waters

  • Flavor

    - Has the most pronounced taste of all tropical tunas when raw
    - Has a deep red meat, with smaller fish having a lighter red hue
    - Becomes light gray when cooked

  • Cooking

    - Can be served as a sashimi
    - Can grilled, pan-fried, and seared