Istiophorus albicans

Open-sea hunters

  • Atlantic sailfish
  • Fächerfisch
  • Zeilvis
  • Voilier de l'Atlantique
  • Pez vela del Atlántico
  • Pesce vela

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 solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 315 cm
  • Maximum age known : 15 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 can be confused with other species of similar appearance!