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How much does a Atlantic bluefin tuna weigh?

Typical weight
130–680 kg
That is 287–1,500 lb.

The largest tuna, warm-blooded and capable of crossing the Atlantic in under two months.

The rod-and-reel record is 679 kg.

How that compares

Atlantic bluefin tuna against things of a similar mass.

Grizzly bear 130–360 kg
Atlantic bluefin tuna 130–680 kg
California sea lion 50–400 kg
Hot air balloon 150–450 kg
American alligator 70–500 kg
Great hammerhead 150–580 kg
Tiger 100–310 kg
Galapagos tortoise 60–417 kg

More about an Atlantic bluefin tuna

Common questions

How much does an Atlantic bluefin tuna weigh?
An Atlantic bluefin tuna weighs 130–680 kg (287–1,500 lb). The rod-and-reel record is 679 kg.

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Sources

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))

How these figures are compiled and checked