Image Bank - Fishes
Black Marlin,Juvenile
Reference |
IB3325 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Billfishes - ISTIOPHORIDAE |
Common Name |
Black Marlin,Juvenile |
Scientific Name |
Makaira indica |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Black Marlin is one of the largest of Billfishes, reaching a maximum length of about 4.6 m and weighing up to 700 kg. Billfishes are fast-swimming predators of other fishes and squid. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |