Mackerel Tuna or Euthynnus affinis is one of the species of fish from the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In Indonesia as the largest fish supplier country, this tuna is commonly known as Komo Tuna. Euthynnus affinis is an alternative to yellowfin tuna products which have a more expensive price. This is because the color of the meat and the thickness of these two types of tuna are very identical, so they can be an alternative choice. Indonesia is a supplier of mackerel tuna, including yellowfin tuna and skipjack tuna.

Here are some important points about mackerel tuna:

Main Characteristics :

Physical Appearance:
Has a typical tuna body shape, namely elongated and slender.
Its distinctive feature is the presence of a pattern of dark wavy lines on the upper part of its body, above the lateral line.
Usually has several small black spots between the pelvic fins and pectoral fins.
Included in the small tuna group.

Habitat:
Pelagic species, which means living in the open sea.
Often found in waters near the coast, but can also be found in open waters.
Often forms large schools.

Tuna Size:
It is medium in size, and can grow to around 100 cm.

Distribution:
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific.

Importance in Fisheries:
Euthynnus affinis is an important fishery commodity in many regions.
It is caught using a variety of methods, including trolling and gillnetting.
Its meat is often processed into canned fish products.

Differences between Euthynnus affinis and Other Tuna and Mackerel:

• Although belonging to the same family, Euthynnus affinis is smaller in size than most other tuna species.
• The wavy striped pattern on its body is also a distinguishing feature from other tuna and mackerel species.
• Overall, Euthynnus affinis is an important fish species in fisheries, with unique characteristics that distinguish it from other tuna and mackerel.

Mackerel tuna will remain a favorite food product with a large demand, because it is affordable and has good nutritional content. The demand for Euthynnus affinis in the global market is currently increasing, both in the form of frozen tuna and processed tuna. Therefore, tuna producers and suppliers must continue to work hard to meet global market demand. So that consumers can get quality tuna easily and affordably.