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Fish
Marlin
Makaira nigricans
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-30 years
- Weight
- 90-820 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Marlin (Makaira nigricans) is a carnivore species found in Tropical and subtropical oceans. It typically lives 15-30 years, weighing around 90-820 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the marlin: Blue marlins can reach speeds of over 130 km/h.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.