Makaira nigricans

Open-sea hunters

Blue marlin
Blauer Marlin
Makaire bleu
Aguja azul
Marlin azzurro

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 200 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is migrating
Species generally living in a couple
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 500 cm
Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species is classified asVulnerable

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!