Atlantic Bonito

Sarda sarda

Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Regions

Florida

Protected status

None

Also known as

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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC

Size

Up to 36 inches

Similar species

Little tunny, E. alletteratus (wavy dark stripes on back; 4 to 5 dark spots below pectoral fin); and skipjack tuna, K. pelamis (stripes on lower sides, not on back) Size: Up to 36 inches

Appearance

Mostly straight, diagonal stripes on back
Dark blue color on back and upper sides
Lack dark stripes on belly
Relatively short pectoral fins

Habitat

Coastal to offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean (rarely found in the Gulf).

Behavior

Feed on small fishes and invertebrates

Additional information

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Sources

Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

FWC Wildlife Habitats Profile (FL)