Striped Marlin (Kajikia audax)

Also known as Barred Marlin, Beak, Beakie, High-finned Spearfish, Jack, Marlin, New Zealand Marlin, Pacific Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Spikefish, Striped Swordfish, Stripey, Swordfish

Description

Also known as Barred Marlin, Beak, Beakie, High-finned Spearfish, Jack, Marlin, New Zealand Marlin, Pacific Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Spikefish, Striped Swordfish, Stripey, Swordfish.

Found singly, or in small loose schools, both close to shore, and over drop-off's, or in oceanic waters.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, and squid.
Length - 420cm
Depth - 0-200m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Found around the world, a highly prized game fish! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/223

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