The Indo-Pacific Blue Marlin [Makaira mazara]
Description
The Indo-Pacific Blue Marlin is similar in size to the Atlantic Blue Marlin, reaching lengths of 14 feet and weighing as much as 1,400 lbs. They have a deep blue top and a silvery bottom. They have a long, pointed bill and a high, pointed dorsal fin. The Indo-Pacific Blue Marlins inhabit the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are known for their speed, power and size, making them a popular 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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