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Longbill Spearfish
Detailed Information on the Longbill Spearfish
Longbill Spearfish: Tetrapturus pfluegeri
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.
State Record:
61 lb 8 oz, caught near Islamorada
Fishing Tips and Facts:
Additional Information:
Longbill spearfish are named for Al Pflueger, Sr., founder of Pflueger Taxidermy.
