Black marlin
The black marlin (Istiompax indica) is a species of marlin. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.[2] The fish has a maximum length of 4.65 m (15.3 ft) and weight of 750 kg (1,650 lb).[2] It is one of the largest marlins and also one of the largest bony fish.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Istiophoriformes |
| Family: | Istiophoridae |
| Genus: | Istiompax Whitley, 1931 |
| Species: | I. indica
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| Istiompax indica (G. Cuvier, 1832)
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This marlin is one of the fastest fish, with speeds of up to 129 km/h (80 mph). This is estimated from the speed that hooked marlins unwind fishing line.[3] Black marlin are fished commercially and are also a highly prized game fish.
References
- ↑ Collette, B.; Acero, A.; Canales Ramirez, C.; et al. (2011). "Istiompax indica". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2011: e.T170312A6742465. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T170312A6742465.en.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2013). "Istiompax indica" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ↑ BBC Worldwide 2008. Black marlin - the fastest fish on the planet. Ultimate Killers - BBC wildlife.