How big is the White marlin?

White marlin (Tetrapturus albidus) reaches 200–310 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the White marlin?

White marlin is found between 0–200 m deep.

Where can you find the White marlin?

Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia.

White marlin (Tetrapturus albidus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Tetrapturus albidus
Common name: White marlin
Category: Fish
Family: Istiophoridae
Genus: Tetrapturus
Size: 200–310 cm
Depth: 0–200 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water
Behaviours: solitary, fast-moving
Ocean zones: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia

Description

Tetrapturus albidus reaches 3.1 m and 80 kg (now classified as Kajikia albida). Atlantic billfish (Istiophoridae) with deep metallic blue-purple fusiform elongated body with silver-white belly, long pointed bill. Lives in open water from 0 to 200 m throughout tropical and temperate Atlantic (documented transatlantic migrations). Fast predator of fish and cephalopods. Listed VU by IUCN following collapsed populations (longline commercial fishery, sport). Exceptional pelagic diving encounters, generally observed from surface during billfishing. Extremely rare wide-angle photo subject.

Photo of White marlin

Frequently asked questions

How big is the White marlin?: White marlin (Tetrapturus albidus) reaches 200–310 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the White marlin?: White marlin is found between 0–200 m deep.
Is the White marlin dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the White marlin?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the White marlin?: Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia.

Other species in the family Istiophoridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126951)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2397964)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia