Australian bonito

Sarda australis

Australian bonito — Sarda australis
  • Saltwater
  • Least Concern
Max length
180 cm
Classification
Class
Teleostei
Order
Scombriformes
Family
Scombridae
Genus
Sarda
Distribution
  • Pacific, Southwest
  • Pacific, Western Central

About the australian bonito

The Australian bonito, horse mackerel, or little bonito, Sarda australis is a ray-finned fish of the family Scombridae. It is found in southeastern Australia and New Zealand. They swim in open water reaching depths of approximately 30 m (98 ft), though they can also dive deeper. Its length is commonly at around 40–45 cm (16–18 in) fork length and 1.8–2.3 kg (4.0–5.1 lb) weight. Its maximum length and weight are about 180 cm (71 in) and 9.4 kg (21 lb), respectively.

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Where the australian bonito lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

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