Apnaut
Atlantic bonito
Sarda sarda
Photo: Sherman Foote Denton · Public domain
The Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents open water and is found between 0 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Bonito (es) · Bonito (pt) · Bonite (fr) · Palamita (it) · Παλαμίδα (el) · Palamida (hr) · Palamut (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Atlantic bonito?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Atlantic bonito found?
Usually between 0 and 30 m, mostly over open water.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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