Atlantic White Marlin
Kajikia albida
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fast oceanic billfish of warm blue water, the Atlantic white marlin usually cruises above the thermocline where surface temperatures top 22 degrees. It shifts toward higher latitudes in summer and runs down fishes and squid with its long bill, reaching around three metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Istiophoridae › Kajikia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712906.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic White Marlin live?
- The Atlantic White Marlin (Kajikia albida) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- Is the Atlantic White Marlin dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic White Marlin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic White Marlin get?
- The Atlantic White Marlin grows to about 3 m.