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Atlantic bonito
Sarda sarda
Identification
A streamlined, tuna-like body with dark diagonal stripes on its back and no stripes on the belly.
Where It's Found
Nearshore and offshore waters along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, often found in fast-moving schools chasing baitfish.
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Fishing Notes
Blistering-fast runs make it a favorite light-tackle target; small metal jigs and flies cast into visible feeding frenzies are highly effective.
Scientific Classification▾
Family
Scombridae
Genus
Sarda
Order
Scombriformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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