Bonito

  

bonito.jpg (11001 bytes)    The Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda) is the species of this group most common to Texas. Just like the mackerels, they are fast swimming predators that feed on squid and small fish. The bonito is dark blue above, shading to silvery below. A distinguishing characteristic is the dark stripes running obliquely from the lateral line to it's back.

    Bonito are a schooling fish, and are known for going on incredible feeding frenzies, biting everything thrown at them, including bare hooks. Bonito are not a particularly popular food fish, but they are good fighters. They do however, make excellent bait for other gamefish.

 

 

 

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