Istiophoridae is the family of marlins, which includes between 9 and 11 species depending on the taxonomic authority. Marlins have elongated bodies, a spear-like snout or bill and a long, rigid dorsal fin that extends forward to form a crest, and as apex predators they are among the fastest marine swimmers. The larger species include the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans, which can reach 5 meters in length, and the black marlin, Istiompax indica. Marlins are popular sporting fish in tropical areas, and the Atlantic blue marlin and the white marlin are endangered because of overfishing.
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Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Classification
Living or Extinct Istiophoridae
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Child Taxon Of
Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Istiophoridae
Parent Taxon Of
Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Istiophorus albicans
Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Makaira nigricans
Source Wikipedia: Sailfish
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1. Istiophoridae - Wikipedia
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Marlins, an apex predator, are among the fastest marine swimmers.
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Marlins, an apex predator, are among the fastest marine swimmers.
In Group: Predatory Fish Families (Jacks, Dolphinfishes and Marlins), Lead, group
Marlins, an apex predator, are among the fastest marine swimmers.
View the Source2. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Istiophoridae
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyTaxon recordQuote, Taxon record
"rank": "FAMILY"
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Makaira nigricans
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyParent Taxon Of: Blue Marlin, Taxon recordQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Blue Marlin, Taxon record
"family": "Istiophoridae"
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Istiophorus albicans
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyParent Taxon Of: Atlantic Sailfish, Taxon recordQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Atlantic Sailfish, Taxon record
"family": "Istiophoridae"
Wikipedia: Sailfish
Parent Taxon Of: Sailfish, LeadQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Sailfish, Lead
The sailfish is one or two species of marine fish in the genus Istiophorus, which belong to the family Istiophoridae (marlins).
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