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Black Marlin

Istiompax indica

Classification

The black marlin (Istiompax indica) is a species of marlin found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Indian and Pacific Oceans approximately between 40 degrees North and 45 degrees South, while in some instances venturing into more temperate waters. Reaching lengths of over 4. 5 m (15 ft), it is one of the largest marlins and also one of the largest bony fish.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Chile · 29Mexico · 2