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    The document discusses three major tuna species found in the Philippines: 1. Skipjack tuna, also called Tambakol, is a small tuna known for its speed and schooling behavior. 2. Yellowfin tuna, also called Barilis or Talungoy, is distinguished by dark lateral lines on its body and fins. 3. Mackerel tuna has a distinctive dark-striped pattern on its back and 2-5 dark spots above its ventral fin, distinguishing it from similar striped species. It is also called Tulingan.

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    The document discusses three major tuna species found in the Philippines: 1. Skipjack tuna, also called Tambakol, is a small tuna known for its speed and schooling behavior. 2. Yellowfin tuna, also called Barilis or Talungoy, is distinguished by dark lateral lines on its body and fins. 3. Mackerel tuna has a distinctive dark-striped pattern on its back and 2-5 dark spots above its ventral fin, distinguishing it from similar striped species. It is also called Tulingan.

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    Kent Malig-on
    The document discusses three major tuna species found in the Philippines: 1. Skipjack tuna, also called Tambakol, is a small tuna known for its speed and schooling behavior. 2. Yellowfin tuna, also called Barilis or Talungoy, is distinguished by dark lateral lines on its body and fins. 3. Mackerel tuna has a distinctive dark-striped pattern on its back and 2-5 dark spots above its ventral fin, distinguishing it from similar striped species. It is also called Tulingan.

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    Major Tuna Species

    In the Philippines

    General Biology 2

    Submitted by: Kent Andrew T. Malig-on


    Submitted to: Ms. Jonalyn Sayson
    It is also called, Tambakol in the Philippines.
    It is also known as Barilis or Talungoy in the
    Philippines.
    Mackerel tuna is a small tuna with a distinctive dark-
    striped pattern on its back and 2-5 dark spots above
    the ventral fin. It can be distinguished from similar
    species with striped patterns by the spots and, in the
    case of frigate mackerel, the lack of space between
    the dorsal fins. The Mackerel Tuna is also called
    Tulingan in the Philippines.
    It is also called Tulingan in the Philippines.
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    (PDF) The Philippines tuna industry: a profile

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    Tuna fishing and a review of payaos in the Philippines

    WordPress.com

    https://strangenatures.wordpress.com › ...

    Philippine Tuna – STRANGE NATURES

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