Frigate Tuna
Names
Scientific name
Auxis thazardEnglish name
Frigate TunaFrench name
AuxideSpanish name
MelvaLocal name
Deraiga / Sadah / Tibban
Processing
- WR (Whole Round)
Catch / Harvest Season
Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr-May-Jun-Jul-Aug-Sep-Oct-Nov-Dec
Catch / Harvest Method
- Trawling
Catch or harvest area
- FAO 51 Indian Ocean, Western
Freezing method
- Land-frozen BQF (Block Quick Freezing)
Size
- 1-2 pieces per kg. (500-1000 grams)
- 2-4 pieces per kg. (250-500 grams)
- 4-6 pieces per kg. (167-250 grams)
- 6-8 pieces per kg. (125-167 grams)
Glazing
- No glazing (100% net weight)
Packaging
- 10 kg. cartons
Webbureau ITTP