| Common name | A'ahi patao |
| Language | Tahitian |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
| Country | Tahiti |
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| Ref. | Rensch, K.H., 1988 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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| Remarks | Name used to describe deep-dwelling 'a'ahi that could not be tempted to the surface, but is easily taken by deep-line fishermen; a wary albacore that will not be hooked. |