Voilier indo-pacifique

Istiophorus platypterus

Least Concern Saltwater

Longueur maximale

340,0 cm

Poids maximum

100,0 kg

Couleur

Dark cobalt-blue back and upper …

Plage de profondeur

0-200m

Famille

Istiophoridae

Catégorie

Sport Fish

Overview

Widely regarded as the fastest fish in the ocean, the sailfish has been credited with bursts approaching 110 kilometres per hour across warm surface waters. Its defining feature is an enormous cobalt-blue dorsal fin, spotted with black and raised like a sail to corral schooling baitfish, which cooperating fish herd before striking. Reaching 3.4 metres, it ranges through the tropical and subtropical Atlantic, from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean to the West African coast, near warm thermocline boundaries. When hooked it tail-walks spectacularly across the surface, a display that makes it a premier billfish for sport anglers, who almost always release it. Edible when smoked or grilled but rarely targeted for food, the species is assessed as Least Concern.

À propos

The sailfish is the fastest fish in the ocean, reaching speeds up to 110 km/h. Its enormous dorsal fin, or 'sail,' can be raised to herd baitfish. When hooked, it performs spectacular tail-walking displays across the water surface.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	340,0 cm
Maximum Weight	100,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-200m

Coloration

Dark cobalt-blue back and upper flanks with silver-white belly; iconic tall sail-like dorsal fin is cobalt-blue adorned with small round black spots; flanks show faint pale iridescent vertical bars when excited.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-200m

Aire de répartition

Tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the West African coast; closely related forms occur throughout the Indo-Pacific. Prefers warm surface waters near thermocline boundaries.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Voilier indo-pacifique is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Firm, mildly flavored flesh similar to marlin; primarily a catch-and-release sport fish. Edible when smoked or grilled but rarely targeted for food; sport anglers typically release it.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

9/5

Appât recommandé

ballyhoo, strip baits, flies, live bait

Taxonomy

Ordre	Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish)
Famille	Istiophoridae (Marlins and sailfish)
Espèces	Istiophorus platypterus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Voilier indo-pacifique
Spanish	Pez vela del Indo-Pacífico

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Voilier indo-pacifique?

Firm, mildly flavored flesh similar to marlin; primarily a catch-and-release sport fish. Edible when smoked or grilled but rarely targeted for food; sport anglers typically release it.

How big does Voilier indo-pacifique get?

Voilier indo-pacifique can grow up to 340.0 cm long and weigh 100.0 kg.

Where is Voilier indo-pacifique found?

Is Voilier indo-pacifique endangered?

The conservation status of Voilier indo-pacifique is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Voilier indo-pacifique belong to?

Voilier indo-pacifique (Istiophorus platypterus) belongs to the family Istiophoridae (Marlins and sailfish) in the order Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish).