Atlantic longbill spearfish
Tetrapturus pfluegeri
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Saltwater
Overview
Atlantic longbill spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) is a marine fish of the family Istiophoridae (Marlins and sailfish), in the order Istiophoriformes. Maximum recorded length is 254 cm, with a maximum published weight of 58 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–200 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 254,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 58,0 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-200m
Angelinformationen
Sportfisch
Ja
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish) |
| Familie | Istiophoridae (Marlins and sailfish) |
| Arten | Tetrapturus pfluegeri |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Atlantic longbill spearfish get?
Atlantic longbill spearfish can grow up to 254.0 cm long and weigh 58.0 kg.
What family does Atlantic longbill spearfish belong to?
Atlantic longbill spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) belongs to the family Istiophoridae (Marlins and sailfish) in the order Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish).
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