Fish

Striped bonito

Bugstribet bonit

Striped bonito
Out of season
Fishing zones
Wild
Origin
40 cm
Minimum size

Description

The striped bonito is distinguished by the four to six long, dark longitudinal stripes that run along its silvery-white belly. Its back is bluish-gray, with no markings.
Habitat
It is generally found at depths ranging from 0 to 260 meters (although some records indicate depths of up to 600 meters), usually staying near the surface, and prefers tropical and warm temperate waters with water temperatures between 15°C and 30°C.
Distribution
It is found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, as well as in the Mediterranean Sea. However, it is not found in the Black Sea.

Trophic level