Australian Bonito (species: Sarda australis) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Sarda australis
Australian Bonito


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©John E. Randall: Australian Bonito (Sarda australis)

©Damon Bolton: Australian Bonito (Sarda australis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Scombridae
Genus Sarda
Species Sarda australis

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 180 cm (TL) - applies to Commonly around 45cm.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Pelagic and oceanodromous. It schools by size and matures from January through April. It is found in near shore coastal waters near rock reef, enters estuaries and bays. Uncommonly seen as single individuals.

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