What does "yellowfin tuna" mean?

An edible species of tuna, Thunnus albacares, found especially in tropical seas.

What is a synonym for "yellowfin tuna"?

Common synonyms include: thunnus albacares, yellowfin.

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Noun

1
An edible species of tuna, Thunnus albacares, found especially in tropical seas. uncountable
"The experiment in the first period targeted skipjack tuna and the second, yellowfin tuna."
2
may reach 400 pounds; worldwide in tropics wordnet

"The experiment in the first period targeted skipjack tuna and the second, yellowfin tuna."