Shortbill Spearfish
Tetrapturus angustirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1830 m
- Max size: 2.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The shortest billed of the billfishes, this slim spearfish ranges the open ocean above the thermocline, chasing fishes, squid and crustaceans. It grows over two metres long and is taken as bycatch on tuna longlines.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Istiophoridae › Tetrapturus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219734.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shortbill Spearfish live?
- The Shortbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus angustirostris) is typically found at 0–1830 m.
- Is the Shortbill Spearfish dangerous to divers?
- The Shortbill Spearfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shortbill Spearfish get?
- The Shortbill Spearfish grows to about 2.3 m.