Ocean Bonito, Little Tuna 345 



Atlantic it has been reported as far north as Nova Scotia. 

 Size: This species may grow to a length of 3 feet and a 

 weight of 12 pounds. 



General Information: The Common Bonito is found travel- 

 ing in large schools offshore. It feeds ravenously on fish 

 and squid and is often seen leaping out of the water while 

 in pursuit of its prey. Spawning takes place in spring. 

 Economic Importance: Although a good food fish, the 

 Common Bonito has but a limited market in the United 

 States. It is often taken by sport fishermen on trolled 

 artificial lures. 



Ocean Bonito 

 Katsuwonus pelamis (Linnaeus) 



Color: Blue-black above; sides and belly silvery. Lower 

 sides have parallel dark blue-black bands running from 

 under pectoral fin to caudal peduncle. 

 Distribution: The Ocean Bonito occurs in warm and tem- 

 perate waters of all oceans. In the western Atlantic it has 

 been recorded as far north as Cape Cod. 

 Size: Reaches a length of over 2 feet. 



General Information: This species is mostly found offshore 

 in small schools. In some years it is very abundant. It 

 feeds mostly on fishes, especially the flying fishes. 

 Economic Importance: The Ocean Bonito is frequently 

 taken on artificial lures by sport fishermen trolling offshore. 



Little Tuna, False Albacore 

 Euthynnus alleteratus (Rafinesque) 



