Family Istiophoridae Rank Species | Genus Tetrapturus Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes | |
Similar Shortbill spearfish, Tetrapturus, Roundscale spearfish, Mycteroperca interstitialis, Cynoscion arenarius | ||
Iglan large longbill spearfish catch release offshore
The longbill spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) is a species of marlin native to the Atlantic Ocean where it is found above the thermocline in open waters. This species can reach a length of 254 centimetres (100 in) FL and the maximum weight recorded is 58 kilograms (128 lb). It feeds on pelagic fishes such as needlefish, tuna, and jack, as well as squids. They spawn once a year.
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- Iglan large longbill spearfish catch release offshore
- Blue marlin and longbill spearfish
- Description
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Blue marlin and longbill spearfish
Description
The longbill spearfish is a blueish black color from above, and silvery-white and brown on the sides. The pectorals are blackish-brown and the dorsal fins are dark blue.
References
Longbill spearfish Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA