Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
Australian Bonito
Sarda australis
- Max size
- View in app
- Max weight
- View in app
- Found in
- 4 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblacksilvergreenblue
- Body shape
- Standard, Elongated
- Pattern
- Streaks pattern, Horizontal markings
- Family
- Scombridae
The Australian bonito, horse mackerel or little bonito, Sarda australis is a ray-finned fish of the family Scombridae and is found in eastern Australia and New Zealand. They swim at depths reaching depths of approximately 30 m (98 ft), in open water. Its length is commonly at around 40–45 centimetres (16–18 in) fork length and 1.8–2.3 kilograms (4.0–5.1 lb) weight. Its maximum length and weight are about 100 centimetres (39 in) and 9.4 kilograms (21 lb), respectively.
Similar species
Grey Mackerel
Scomberomorus semifasciatus
Leaping Bonito
Cybiosarda elegans
School Mackerel
Scomberomorus queenslandicus
Slimy Mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus maccoyii
Questions
Is Australian Bonito dangerous?
Australian Bonito has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Australian Bonito?
Australia SouthNew ZealandAustralia EastAustralia
