Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
Sighting evidence at Entrance Bommie, Osprey Reef
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Dogtooth tuna are powerful, torpedo-shaped pelagics that rocket through the pass in pursuit of the fusiliers and small trevally concentrated by the current. They can reach 130 kilograms and move with a speed and purpose that makes them thrilling to observe, often appearing suddenly out of the blue water in a burst of acceleration before vanishing just as quickly. Their presence at the Entrance Bommie is a reliable sign that the current is running and conditions are optimal for pelagic encounters.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Dogtooth Tuna is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.