The Black Marlin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:behavior Solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style Streamlined
gptkbp:color Dark blue on top, silver on sides
Irregular stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Black_Marlin
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Regulated fishing practices
Involved in protection efforts
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Popular in fishing tournaments
gptkbp:diet Fish and cephalopods
gptkbp:distribution Indian and Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:family gptkb:Istiophoridae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by 1775
gptkbp:fishing_regulations gptkb:island
Fly fishing
Year-round in some regions
Sport fishing
Popular among anglers
Catch and release practices
Overfishing concerns in some areas
Heavy tackle
Deep sea fishing
Catch limits in some areas
Trolling and live bait
Annual tournaments held globally
Chumming and trolling
Mackerel and squid
Multiple world records held
Peak season varies by region
World record caught at 1,402 pounds
gptkbp:genus Istiompax
gptkbp:habitat Tropical and subtropical oceans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black Marlin
gptkbp:is_essential_for Game fish
gptkbp:known_for Speed and agility
gptkbp:length 4.65 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Kahawai in some regions
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Blue_Marlin
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in open water
gptkbp:research Studied for population dynamics
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for migratory patterns
gptkbp:species gptkb:Istiompax_indica
Limited due to size
gptkbp:speed Up to 82 mph
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Cleaner fish
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Attracts sport fishing tourism
gptkbp:traded_on Rarely kept in aquariums
gptkbp:weight 750 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black_Bart_Roberts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4