Tetrapturus pfluegeri — Overview

Longbill Spearfish learn more about names for this taxon

IUCN threat status:

Least Concern (LC)

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Biology

Oceanic species, chiefly found in offshore waters, usually above the thermocline. Feed mainly on pelagic fishes and squids (Ref. 4770). Females probably spawn once a year (Ref. 4770). Marketed frozen.

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