Order Perciformes Higher classification Tetrapturus | Phylum Chordata Family Istiophoridae Scientific name Tetrapturus belone Rank Species | |
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Similar Tetrapturus, Marlin, Garfish, Longbill spearfish, Shortbill spearfish | ||
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The Mediterranean spearfish (Tetrapturus belone) is a species of marlin native to the Mediterranean Sea where it is particularly common around Italy. It is an open-water fish, being found within 200 metres (660 ft) of the surface. This species can reach a length of 240 centimetres (94 in) TL. The heaviest recorded specimen weighed in at 70 kilograms (150 lb) This species is of minor importance to commercial fisheries.
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