Sarda sarda

Jacks

  • Atlantic bonito
  • Pelamide
  • Atlantische boniter
  • Bonite à dos rayé
  • Bonito del Atlántico
  • Palamide

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 200 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 95 cm
  • Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Shrimps -

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing