Sarda is a genus of fish known for their streamlined bodies, silver scales, and torpedo-like shape. They are fast swimmers, often found in tropical and warm temperate waters. Sarda species are predatory, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates, and are important to both marine ecosystems and commercial fisheries.

The genus Sarda, which includes species such as the Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda), is native to the temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea. Other species within the genus are found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Sarda species typically inhabit coastal and offshore waters. They are pelagic fish, often found in warm, open seas where the water temperature ranges from 12 to 27 degrees Celsius. They prefer well-oxygenated waters and are often found near the surface.

Sarda species are active predators, feeding on smaller fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. They play a significant role in the marine food chain, both as predators and prey for larger species, such as sharks and marine mammals. Their schooling behavior and migratory patterns are adaptations to their ecological niche, optimizing feeding opportunities and predator avoidance.