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Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Sarda sarda

(Bloch, 1793)

Atlantic Bonito

Also known as: Bonito, Belted Bonito, Bloater, Bone Jack, Boston Mackerel, Common Bonito, Horse Mackerel

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Pelagic-neritic

Depth

80–200 m

Max size

91.4 cm

Max weight

11 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

5 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Scombriformes

Family

Scombridae

Where to find it

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Image: © John Barkla (CC-BY) · iNaturalist (CC-BY) · source