The White Marlin [Kajikia albida]
Description
Also known as the Atlantic white marlin, it's smaller than its blue counterpart, reaching up to 9.8 feet and weighing around 180 lbs. They have a lighter blue top and a silvery bottom. Their dorsal fins are rounder than those of the blue marlin. White Marlins inhabit the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. They are known for their speed and agility, 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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