Longbill Spearfish
Tetrapturus pfluegeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 2.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim oceanic billfish of warm offshore water, the longbill spearfish usually cruises above the thermocline far from land. It hunts pelagic fishes and squid, and despite its slender build reaches well over two metres with its long bill.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Istiophoridae › Tetrapturus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126954.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longbill Spearfish live?
- The Longbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Longbill Spearfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longbill Spearfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longbill Spearfish get?
- The Longbill Spearfish grows to about 2.5 m.