The striped bonito is a streamlined, fast-swimming fish characterized by its elongated body and distinctive dark horizontal stripes. It inhabits warm, coastal waters and feeds primarily on smaller fish and squid. Typically reaching lengths of 24-30 inches and weighing up to 15 pounds, it is known for its schooling behavior and is a popular target for sport fishing. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Striped bonito
length · weight
Striped bonito
Randwick City coastal waters
length · weight
Striped bonito
20 in · 3 lb 3 oz


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