Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
Leaping Bonito
Cybiosarda elegans
- Max size
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- Max weight
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- Found in
- 6 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackgreysilveryellowgreenblue
- Body shape
- Standard, Elongated
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Streaks pattern
- Family
- Scombridae
The leaping bonito (Cybiosarda elegans) is a species of saltwater finfish from the Scombridae (Mackerel) family. Scombridae includes such tribes as the mackerels, tunas, and bonitos – of the latter of which, the Sardini tribe, this fish is a member. It is the only member of the genus Cybiosarda, which is therefore called a monotypic taxon. Since the bonitos and tunas are close relatives, this fish has variously been referred to by such other common names as Australian tuna, striped bonito, and Watson's bonito. It is found in coastal and oceanic waters of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It can reach 45 cm (18 in) in length and 2 kg (4.4 lb) in weight.
Similar species
Australian Bonito
Sarda australis
Grey Mackerel
Scomberomorus semifasciatus
School Mackerel
Scomberomorus queenslandicus
Slimy Mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus maccoyii
Questions
Is Leaping Bonito dangerous?
Leaping Bonito has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
