Eastern Pacific Bonito
Sarda chiliensis
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fast coastal tuna relative that schools by size, the eastern Pacific bonito chases small schooling fish, squid and shrimp. A three kilogram female can shed millions of eggs in a spawning season, and the fish grows past a metre long.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Sarda
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293729.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Pacific Bonito live?
- The Eastern Pacific Bonito (Sarda chiliensis) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Eastern Pacific Bonito dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Pacific Bonito is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Pacific Bonito get?
- The Eastern Pacific Bonito grows to about 1 m.