Indo-Pacific sailfish
(Istiophorus platypterus)

Countable characteristics

• D XXXXII~XXXXVII -6~7

• A XII~XV -6~7

• P1 17~20

• P2 I, 2

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Distribution

• Worldwide / Temperate and tropical area

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Maximum size

• Around 200 cm (Total Length), 50 kg ​

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Notes

•  Easly identified by long and flat body. Body shape is similar to Shortbill spearfish but anal position is clearly different.  

Characteristics of the body