Quick Facts
common name :
Blue marlin
Scientific Name :
Makaira nigricans
local name :
Marlin
Group :
Billfish
Average Size :
Max length : 500 cm TL male/unsexed, 500.0 cm TL (female); common length : 290 cm TL male/unsexed, max. published weight: 636.0 kg, max. published weight: 636.0 kg.
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics About 15 rows of pale cobalt-colored stripes can also found in the body Color characteristics Upper side of the body: Blue-black color Under side of the body: Silvery white First dorsal fin: Plain blackish or dark blue Other fins: Brown-black Anal fin bases touch with silvery white color
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
