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Black Marlin

Makaira indica

Seabook: Black Marlin

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Max Depth

915 m

Description

The black marlin (Istiompax indica) is a species of marlin found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Indian and Pacific Oceans approximately between 40 degrees North and 45 degrees South, while in some instances venturing into more temperate waters. Reaching lengths of over 4.5 m (15 ft), It is one of the largest marlins an... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
black
brown
grey
silver
yellow
green
blue

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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