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Australian bonito
Species of ray-finned fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Australian bonito, horse mackerel, or little bonito, Sarda australis is a ray-finned fish of the family Scombridae.[1][2][3] It is found in southeastern Australia and New Zealand. They swim in open water reaching depths of approximately 30 m (98 ft),[1][2] but probably can also dive deeper.[1] Its length is commonly at around 40–45 cm (16–18 in) fork length[2][3] and 1.8–2.3 kg (4.0–5.1 lb) weight.[3] Its maximum length and weight are about 180 cm (71 in) and 9.4 kg (21 lb), respectively.[2]
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Fishery
The Australian bonito is a minor commercial species and an important target for recreational fisheries (angling).[1]
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