Bonefish
Avg. Length
16-30in
Avg. Weight
2-10lbs
World Record
19lbs
FL Record
15lbs 12oz
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Scientific Name
Albula vulpes
Common Names
Silver ghost, White fox, Macabi, Bone
Description
The Bonefish has a long body with a sloped face and a small overbite. It has a larger eye and its coloration is usually silver with a blue or green back. It has a widely forked tail and its fins are often darker in coloration.
Habitat & Behaviour
Bonefish can be found in deeper water when the tide is out but once the tide begins to roll in they swim in water less than a foot deep across tidal pools looking for food. They are some of the most powerful swimmers in the ocean and can be found in small groups or pairings. Most often Bonefish can be found in tidal flats.
Natural Prey
Bonefish subsist on crustaceans, invertebrates and small fish.
Handling Tips
Gill plates can be sharp but otherwise can be handled with ease.
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