Striped Bonito
Sarda orientalis
A fast-swimming pelagic fish in the mackerel family with distinctive dark horizontal stripes along its silvery body. Known for its speed and fighting ability when hooked.
Striped Bonito at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sarda orientalis
- Typical size
- 18-30 inches, 3-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in open ocean waters and near the surface, often in schools. Anglers typically target them by trolling with small lures or live bait in offshore waters. They are commonly caught while targeting other pelagic species like tuna and mahi-mahi.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a striped bonito through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksStriped Bonito questions people ask
Striped Bonito is Sarda orientalis.
A typical striped bonito runs 18-30 inches, 3-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every striped bonito you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in open ocean waters and near the surface, often in schools. Anglers typically target them by trolling with small lures or live bait in offshore waters. They are commonly caught while targeting other pelagic species like tuna and mahi-mahi. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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