Any of several large, fast-swimming, highly agile billfishes widespread in warm seas; length up to 4·5 m/14¾ ft; very important commercially, and highly prized as sport fish, especially the blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) and the striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax). (Genera: Makaira, Tetrapturus. Family: Istiophoridae.)
| iMarlins | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Striped marlin, Tetrapturus audax |
||||||||||
| Scientific classification | ||||||||||
|
||||||||||
| Genera | ||||||||||
|
Istiophorus The larger species include the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans, which have been reliably recorded in excess of 5.0 m in length and 1,800 lb (820 kg) in weight, and black marlin, Makaira indica, which have been reliably recorded in excess of 5.0 m in length and 1,470 lb (670 kg) in weight. |
User Comments Add a comment…