2020.05.28

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). 

  • Quiz time! Kochi's symbolic animal: the Bonito