Longbill Spearfish

Tetrapturus pfluegeri

Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Regions

Florida

Protected status

None

Also known as

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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC

Appearance

Color of body dark blue shading to silvery, white underneath
Dorsal fin bluish, others brown-black
Two dorsal fins, the first lengthy, its front forming a peak
Two anal fins, the anus well in front of the first
Upper jaw is prolonged into spear
Its cross section is round

Habitat

Longbill spearfish are found offshore in deep water.

Behavior

These fish are uncommon. Available data indicate that spearfish matures at 2 years of age and rarely lives past 4 to 5 years. They are pelagic and feed at or near the surface, mainly on fishes and squid.

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Sources

Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

FWC Wildlife Habitats Profile (FL)