What's been spotted in Tasmania?

Blue marlin

Makaira nigricans

Blue marlin found dead in shallow water at Port Arthur.

Weight 80.000kg
Depth 3m
Makaira nigricans

About this species

Body colour is dark black, blue on the upper surface becoming silvery white on the lower surface of the body. Distinguished by a series of narrow bars on the sides of the body and non rigid pectoral fin. Read more…

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