Yellowfin tuna are torpedo-shaped fish that are a metallic dark blue on the back and upper sides with a yellow belly that changes to silver. The dorsal and anal fins, and finlets are bright yellow. It has elongated anal and dorsal fins.
Size: Yellowfin tuna grow to 400 pounds.
The flavour of yellowfin tuna is medium to strong and the texture is very firm. To a large degree it contains more than Bigeye , while being weaker in flavor than Albacore . Raw flesh often becomes like a cardboard box after being cooked, and the flesh is deep red with the potential for being used as sashimi.
