Fishing Species
Blue Marlin Fish Species Information
Blue Marlin bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Makaira nigricans |
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| Regions Fished: | tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic and is more populous in the western part. |
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| Additional Information: | When mature, Atlantic blue marlin primarily feed on a wide range of fish (such as tuna and mackerel) and cephalopods (such as squid). It feeds mostly in near-surface waters but sometimes makes trips to deeper water for feeding. It is believed that it does not feed on the surface at night. |