How big is the Atlantic bonito?

Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) reaches 40–90 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Atlantic bonito?

Atlantic bonito is found between 0–200 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Atlantic bonito?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Atlantic bonito?

Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda)

Key facts

Scientific name: Sarda sarda
Common name: Atlantic bonito
Category: Fish
Family: Scombridae
Genus: Sarda
Size: 40–90 cm
Depth: 0–200 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water
Behaviours: schooling, fast-moving
Ocean zones: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Sarda sarda reaches 90 cm and 12 kg. Pelagic Mediterranean and temperate Atlantic tuna with fusiform silver body on belly, blue-green back with 5 to 11 distinctive dark oblique bands from nape to belly. Lives in schools from 0 to 200 m in open water of Mediterranean, temperate and tropical Atlantic. Fast predator of small pelagics (sardines, anchovies). Important commercial and sport fishery. Seasonal migrations. Wide-angle photo subject of pelagic dives for spectacular hunts.

Photo of Atlantic bonito

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Atlantic bonito?: Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) reaches 40–90 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Atlantic bonito?: Atlantic bonito is found between 0–200 m deep.
Is the Atlantic bonito dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Atlantic bonito?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Atlantic bonito?: Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Scombridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127021)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5208593)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia