Fishing for Atlantic bonito

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The Atlantic bonito is a streamlined, fast-swimming fish with a silvery body and distinctive dark stripes along its back. It typically measures 18-30 inches and weighs 5-12 pounds. Inhabiting warm Atlantic waters, it preys on smaller fish and squid. Known for its schooling behavior, the Atlantic bonito is a popular target for sport fishing. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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