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The bonito (Sarda chiliensis) is a fast tuna that hunts sardines, anchovies, horse mackerel and mackerel. It is a blue fish, among the most abundant in the Peruvian sea and one of the most consumed by the population. This pelagic fish, also called Chauchilla, Chaucha, Cerraje, Aguadito, Cerrajón, Monillo, Monito and Mono; it can measure up to 60 cm and weigh 3 kg, reaching its reproductive maturity at two years, for which its minimum size has been established at 52 cm. It is usually found between 30 and 80 miles from the coast. The longest-lived individuals are found farther from the coast, while the juveniles are more coastal. Spawning is discontinuous and a 3 kg female can produce millions of eggs per season. It is easily differentiated from the bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) due to its long pectoral fins that can reach up to 30 cm. surpassing in some specimen the anal fin. It is one of the most widespread species of tuna. The meat is highly valued and the fishmongers bid for it by the piece. It is a voracious predator that feeds on sardines, anchovies or horse mackerel, which it attacks in groups.