Longbill spearfish
Kingdom
Phylum
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Tetrapturus pfluegeri
Weight
58
128
kglbs
kg lbs 
Length
254
100
cminch
cm inch 

The longbill spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) is a species of marlin native to the Atlantic Ocean where it is found above the thermocline in open waters between 40°N and 35°S. This species can reach a length of 254 centimetres (100 in) FL and the maximum weight recorded is 58 kilograms (128 lb). It feeds on pelagic fishes such as needlefish, tuna, and jack, as well as squids. They spawn once a year. The specific name honours the Florida game fisherman and taxidermist Albert Pflueger Sr, who died in 1962.

Appearance

The longbill spearfish is a blueish black color from above, and silvery-white and brown on the sides. The pectorals are blackish-brown and the dorsal fins are dark blue.

References

1. Longbill spearfish Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longbill_spearfish
2. Longbill spearfish on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/170307/6738137

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