Quick Facts
common name :
Black marlin
Scientific Name :
Makaira indica
local name :
Kalu koppara/Sapparava
Group :
Billfish
Average Size :
Max length : 465 cm FL male/unsexed, common length : 380 cm TL male/unsexed, max. published weight: 750.0 kg.
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics Upper jaw shaped in to a bill, but not very long beak when comparing other species Dorsal fins: Hight of the first dorsal fin less than the body depth Pectoral fins: Falcate Sometime light blue vertical strips present in the body Color characteristics Belly: Slivery white Upper side of the body: Dark blue color Under side of the body: Silvery white First dorsal fin: Bluish black color without any spots Other fins: Dark brown
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Not Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
