The Black Marlin [Istiompax indica]
Description
The Black Marlin is one of the largest bony fish in the world, with females capable of reaching weights of up to 1,653 lbs. They have a dark blue top and a silver bottom. They have a shorter bill and a rounder and lower dorsal fin than other Marlin species. Black Marlins inhabit the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are notorious for their power and size, making them a challenging target for sport fishing.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Auger snails
Terebridae
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| Genus |
Marlin spikes
Hastula
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