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The White Marlin belongs to the Istiophoridae family. White marlin is smaller than many other sword fish. The maximum length for white marlin is 280 cm and the maximum weight is about 82 kg. It has a lifespan of about 18 years. They spawn in summer. The best time to catch white marlin is from June to August.
This fish has a long, compressed, moderately fusiform body. The upper jaw forms a beak, with a round, long and thin cross-section compared to many other sword fish. Two dorsal fins and two anal fins are present. The first dorsal fin extends almost the entire length of the body, with a first lobe that shrinks abruptly towards the twelfth radius of the dorsal fin, then slowly. The maximum height of the large lobe is greater than the depth of the body. The second dorsal fin is inserted slightly behind the second anal fin. The first anal fin forms a strongly rounded lobe, while the second one approximately reflects the shape of the second dorsal fin above it. The pectoral fins are long and wide. The pelvic fins are inserted just below the origin of the pectoral fins. They are thin and equal to or slightly shorter than pectoral fins. The caudal peduncle contains a double keel. The body has a dense cover of bone scales. The lateral line is distinct and extends straight over the body, with only one curve on the origin of the dorsal fin. The body is dark blue above and silvery white below, with brown spots on the sides of the white part.
The White Marlin lifestyle
They feed on squid, bony fish, especially dolphins, mackerel, blue runners, flying fish and bonito.
They breed in deep blue ocean waters, generally at high surface temperatures ranging from 20 to 29°C. They are thought to spawn two by two, as opposed to a community or mass spawning fish. Little is known about white marlin eggs and larvae because they are difficult to identify.
The White Marlin habitat
White marlin is a pelagic and oceanic species. It is generally found in waters deeper than 100 m. It generally in waters with a surface temperature above 22°C. They are often associated with upwelling and weed lines and frequent areas with benthic geographical features such as deposits, canyons and shoals.
it is found in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mediterranean Sea.
The White Marlin angling
It can be caught near the surface or by trolling. Bait such as mackerel, mullet, herring, squid and lures can allow a white marlin to bite a line.
