lindagray 0 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Appearance: Body dark blue to brown, fading to a silvery-white belly Dorsal fin dark blue with noticeable black spots Tips of first dorsal, pectoral and first anal fins are rounded Upper jaw elongated into a spear shape Scales imbedded with a single sharp point Lateral line curves over the pectoral fin Similar Species: Blue marlin, M. nigricans (dorsal fin pointed and lacks spots; tips of pectoral and anal fins pointed); and longbill spearfish, T. pfluegeri (dorsal fin raised in front, then dips slightly, but remains somewhat high) Size: Up to 9.5 feet (180 pounds) Habitat: Offshore waters Behavior: Uses its bill to stun fast-moving fishes, then turns to consume them; spawning procedures unknown; ranges throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean; feeds on squid and pelagic fishes Additional Information State Record:External Website 161 lb, caught near Miami Beach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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