- 2020.05.28
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Quiz time! Kochi's symbolic animal: the Bonito
Quiz time! Kochi's symbolic animal: the Bonito
Q1- How big is it?
Ans. It depends on the species, but it can be from 16 inches to 8 feet long (from 40 to 244 cm)!!
Q2- How much does it weigh?
Ans. It depends on the species, but it can weigh from 4 to 286 pounds (from 1.8 to 130 kg) !!
Q3- When is the best time to eat it in Kochi?
Ans. There are 2 bonito seasons in the year: from spring to early summer and in autumn.
Q4- What does it eat?
Ans. It is carnivorious and eats animals such as squids and anchovies.
Q5- Is it possible to domesticate it or have it as a pet?
Ans. No, it's a wild animal and can be way too cumbersome for your aquarium.
Q6- How do these fish reproduce?
Ans. Females spawn eggs in the water and then males fertilize them (no physical contact).