leaping bonito

The leaping bonito, scientifically known as Cybiosarda elegans, is a species of fish related to tunas and mackerels. It belongs to the family Scombridae and is found in the Indo-Pacific region. These fish are known for their swift, predatory nature and are valued as both a food and sport fish.1

Bonitos, in general, are tunalike, schooling fish characterized by striped backs and silvery bellies. They are streamlined with forked tails and possess finlets behind their dorsal and anal fins, similar to tunas. Other species of bonito include the Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) and the Pacific bonito (Sarda chiliensis). The term "oceanic bonito" often refers to the skipjack tuna.123