Indo-Pacific Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 3.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
Raising a tall sail of a dorsal fin, the sailfish is among the fastest fish in the open ocean, hunting above the thermocline near coasts and islands. It can reach three and a half metres, undertakes long spawning migrations, and the IUCN now lists it as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Istiophoridae › Istiophorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158812.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indo-Pacific Sailfish live?
- The Indo-Pacific Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Indo-Pacific Sailfish dangerous to divers?
- The Indo-Pacific Sailfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indo-Pacific Sailfish get?
- The Indo-Pacific Sailfish grows to about 3.5 m.