Black Marlin

Makaira indica

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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

Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Cambodia Papua New Guinea +66 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

grey

silver

yellow

green

blue

Edible

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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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