Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–915 m
- Max size: 4.7 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
One of the great billfish of the open ocean, the black marlin usually cruises the warm surface layer above the thermocline, often close to coasts, islands and reefs. It feeds on fish, squid and crustaceans, taking small tunas when they swarm, and ranks among the largest and fastest fish in the sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Istiophoridae › Istiompax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712905.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Marlin live?
- The Black Marlin (Istiompax indica) is typically found at 0–915 m.
- Is the Black Marlin dangerous to divers?
- The Black Marlin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Marlin get?
- The Black Marlin grows to about 4.7 m.