Roundscale Spearfish
Tetrapturus georgii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An open ocean billfish, the roundscale spearfish swims the upper two hundred metres of warm seas and still puzzles scientists who debate whether it is a valid species. It closely resembles the white marlin and is easily confused with it. It reaches close to two metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Istiophoridae › Tetrapturus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126953.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roundscale Spearfish live?
- The Roundscale Spearfish (Tetrapturus georgii) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Roundscale Spearfish dangerous to divers?
- The Roundscale Spearfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roundscale Spearfish get?
- The Roundscale Spearfish grows to about 1.8 m.