Sarda orientalis

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Sarda orientalis is a species of bonito, a type of schooling fish belonging to the tuna and mackerel family, Scombridae. These fish are known for being swift and predatory, and they are found worldwide.1

Bonitos, including Sarda orientalis, typically have striped backs and silvery bellies, reaching lengths of about 75 cm (30 inches). They are streamlined with a forked tail and possess a row of small finlets behind their dorsal and anal fins, similar to tunas. Sarda orientalis specifically inhabits the Indo-Pacific region. Bonitos are valued for both commercial fishing and as sport fish.1

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… of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, S. orientalis of the Indo-Pacific, S. chilensis of the eastern Pacific, and S. australis of Australia and New Zealand.
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… of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, S. orientalis of the Indo-Pacific, S. chilensis of the eastern Pacific, and S. australis of Australia and New Zealand.
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