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Eastern Pacific bonito
Sarda chiliensis
Photo: George Henry Ford · Public domain
The Eastern Pacific bonito (Sarda chiliensis) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. 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 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Peru | 52 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Bonito del Pacífico (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Eastern Pacific bonito?
It depends on the area. For example, Peru: 52 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Eastern Pacific 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.
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