Makaire bleu

Makaira nigricans

Vulnerable Saltwater

Longueur maximale

500,0 cm

Poids maximum

636,0 kg

Couleur

Deep cobalt-blue back transitioning to …

Plage de profondeur

0-1000m

Famille

Istiophoridae

Catégorie

Sport Fish

À propos

The blue marlin is the pinnacle of big-game fishing. Found in tropical and temperate Atlantic and Indo-Pacific waters, it can exceed 500 kg and is known for spectacular aerial displays when hooked.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	500,0 cm
Maximum Weight	636,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-1000m

Coloration

Deep cobalt-blue back transitioning to silvery-white belly; flanks display 15 or more pale vertical iridescent bars that fade rapidly after death; dorsal fin vivid cobalt.

Habitat & Distribution

Open ocean (epipelagic to mesopelagic, 0-200m) in tropical and subtropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Migratory; follows warm currents and thermoclines. Spawns in open oceanic waters.

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-1000m

Aire de répartition

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Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Makaire bleu is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Makaire bleu faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Firm, mildly flavored meat with moderate fat; often used in Hawaii as smoked marlin or grilled steaks. A prized sport catch; consumption is moderate due to Vulnerable status.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

10/5

Appât recommandé

trolling lures, skirted ballyhoo, live tuna, mackerel

Saisons de pêche

Taxonomy

Ordre	Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish)
Famille	Istiophoridae (Marlins and sailfish)
Espèces	Makaira nigricans

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Makaire bleu
Spanish	Aguja azul

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Makaire bleu?

Firm, mildly flavored meat with moderate fat; often used in Hawaii as smoked marlin or grilled steaks. A prized sport catch; consumption is moderate due to Vulnerable status.

How big does Makaire bleu get?

Makaire bleu can grow up to 500.0 cm long and weigh 636.0 kg.

Where is Makaire bleu found?

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Highly migratory, frequenting open blue-water environments from the Gulf Stream and Caribbean to the equatorial Indo-Pacific. Open ocean (epipelagic to mesopelagic, 0-200m) in tropical and subtropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Migratory; follows warm currents and thermoclines. Spawns in open oceanic waters.

Is Makaire bleu endangered?

The conservation status of Makaire bleu is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Makaire bleu belong to?

Makaire bleu (Makaira nigricans) belongs to the family Istiophoridae (Marlins and sailfish) in the order Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish).