Bonito

Abramites eques

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Longueur maximale

18,5 cm

Poids maximum

0,15 kg

Couleur

Pale tan to cream body …

Famille

Anostomidae

À propos

A small, deep-bodied headstander relative (about 8cm) from South American tropical rivers. Metallic-scaled with a brownish body; inhabits slow-moving rivers and floodplains. Related to the Abramites headstanders.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	18,5 cm
Maximum Weight	0,15 kg

Coloration

Pale tan to cream body with 6–8 bold dark chocolate-brown vertical bars; the bars are wider than the pale interspaces; belly white; fins pale to transparent; high-backed South American headstander form.

Habitat & Distribution

Slow-moving rivers, ponds, and floodplains of the Paraguay and Amazon river basins in South America. Warm, shallow water (24-28°C) with sandy substrates and aquatic vegetation.

Type d'eau

Freshwater

Aire de répartition

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Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

A small South American headstander fish with no significant culinary tradition; not commercially consumed. Despite the common name, unrelated to the oceanic bonito tuna.

Taxonomy

Ordre	Characiformes (Characins)
Famille	Anostomidae
Espèces	Abramites eques

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Bonito?

A small South American headstander fish with no significant culinary tradition; not commercially consumed. Despite the common name, unrelated to the oceanic bonito tuna.

How big does Bonito get?

Bonito can grow up to 18.5 cm long and weigh 0.15 kg.

Where is Bonito found?

Native to rivers and streams of Venezuela, Colombia, and Trinidad within the Orinoco River drainage. Inhabits moderately flowing clearwater and blackwater streams in tropical lowland and foothill forest habitats. Slow-moving rivers, ponds, and floodplains of the Paraguay and Amazon river basins in South America. Warm, shallow water (24-28°C) with sandy substrates and aquatic vegetation.

What family does Bonito belong to?

Bonito (Abramites eques) belongs to the family Anostomidae in the order Characiformes (Characins).