Billfish
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
SaltwaterIstiophoridaeVulnerable
About
The Blue Marlin is a large, predatory billfish characterized by its cobalt-blue back and silvery-white belly. They are highly migratory and known for their impressive size, speed, and fighting ability, making them a prized game fish.
- Average size
- 11-14 feet, 200-400 lbs (can exceed 1,000 lbs)
- Colors
- Cobalt blue, silvery-white, dark spots on body
- Diet
- Fish (tuna, mackerel, dolphin fish), squid, crustaceans
- Region
- Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans (including waters off the coasts of Florida, Hawaii, and the Gulf of Mexico)