Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Marlin
gptkb:The_Marlin |
| gptkbp:behavior |
Solitary or in small groups
|
| gptkbp:body_style |
Streamlined
|
| gptkbp:championship |
Highly sought after
|
| gptkbp:color |
Blue and yellow
Blue on top, silver on bottom Dark blue and silver |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Blue_Marlin
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
Catch limits and regulations |
| gptkbp:cooking_method |
Grilling and smoking
|
| gptkbp:cuisine |
Firm and flavorful
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Featured in literature and film
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Popular game fish
|
| gptkbp:diet |
Fish and squid
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
|
| gptkbp:economy |
High value in sport fishing
|
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
Top predator
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Istiophoridae
|
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
1758
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Varies by region
Sport fishing Overfishing concerns Catch and release Rod and reel Sustainable practices encouraged Commonly featured Heavy tackle Popular among anglers. Caribbean and Pacific Islands Trolling and live bait World record 1,402 pounds |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Makaira
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Tropical and subtropical oceans
Open ocean Surface to 200 meters |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blue Marlin
|
| gptkbp:length |
4.6 meters
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
10 to 15 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
Aguja Azul
|
| gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight |
636 kilograms
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Seasonal migration
Hundreds of miles |
| gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish and sharks
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Black_Marlin
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research |
Ongoing studies on population dynamics
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Makaira_nigricans
|
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Makaira_nigricans
Not commonly farmed |
| gptkbp:speed |
Up to 82 mph
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
None known
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
Rarely kept in aquariums
|
| gptkbp:type |
Dorsal fin
|