Quick Facts
common name :
Indo-Pacific sailfish
Scientific Name :
Istiophorus platypterus
local name :
Thalapath
Group :
Billfish
Average Size :
Max length equals to 348 cm FL male/unsexed and common length equals to 270 cm TL male/unsexed, max.
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics First dorsal fin: Sail like Second anal fin: Place slightly forward than the second dorsal fin Pectoral fins: 18 to 20 rays Well visible single lateral line Color characteristics Body: Dark blue dorsally and light blue splattered with brown laterally Ventral side: Silvery white with about 20 rows of longitudinal stripes on sides. Each longitudinal stripe composed of many light blue round dots Bases of first and second anal fins: Silvery white Membrane of first dorsal fin: Dark blue or blackish blue with round black dots Other fins: Blackish brown or dark blue
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Not Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
