Species Facts
Science Name:
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Tetrapturus pfluegeri
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Description
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 prolonged
into spear, its cross secttion round.
Where to Find
Atlantic Ocean.
Habitat
Offshore several hundred feet deep.
Feeding Habits
Spearfish feed mainly on other fish and squid.
Tips for Fishing
Spearfish can be caught by trolling with small surface baits.