Where Does Atlantic Bonito Live?

Atlantic Bonito lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Atlantic Bonito

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic and neritic, typically found in surface waters down to about 200 meters (650 feet), often near coastal areas, islands, and continental shelves.

Environment

Open ocean, coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes enters brackish waters. Prefers temperate and subtropical waters, often associated with areas of upwelling and high productivity.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. In the western Atlantic, from Nova Scotia, Canada, south to Brazil. In the eastern Atlantic, from Norway south to South Africa. Also found in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.

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