Marlin

common name for some fish species in the billfish family (Istiophoridae)

Marlins, family Istiophoridae, are fish with an elongated body, a spear-like snout or bill, and a long rigid dorsal fin, which extends forward to form a crest. Its common name is thought to derive from its resemblance to a sailor's marlinspike. Even more so than their close relatives the scombrids, marlin are incredibly fast swimmers, marlins are fast swimmers, reaching speeds of about 80 km/h (50 mph).[1][2]

Marlin
Blue Marlin
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Istiophoridae
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Istiophorus
Makaira
Tetrapturus

Marlin are rarely table fare, appearing mostly in fine restaurants. Most modern sport fishermen release marlin after unhooking.

Most suited to grilling, marlin can also be prepared by baking, poaching, shallow frying or smoking, or eaten raw as sashimi. Marlin is delicious smoked and is a common entrée.

References change

  1. Paxton J.R. et al 1998, ed. (1998). Encyclopedia of Fishes. San Diego: Academic Press. pp. 190–191. ISBN 0-12-547665-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: editors list (link)
  2. "The world's fastest fish".