Key Identification Features
- The fish has around 12–20 distinct bluish stripes along its sides, which remain visible even after death.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Istiophoridae
Istiophoridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Perciformes, class . The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Istiophoridae Species
Kajikia audax (Philippi, 1887)
Kajikia audax (Philippi, 1887)
Kajikia audax, the striped marlin, is a widely distributed epipelagic billfish w…
Makaira nigricans Lacepède, 1802
Makaira nigricans Lacepède, 1802
Makaira nigricans (blue marlin) is a large billfish with sexual size dimorphism,…
Istiophorus platypterus (Shaw, 1792)
Istiophorus platypterus (Shaw, 1792)
Istiophorus platypterus, the Indo-Pacific sailfish, is a billfish native to the …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Istiophoridae?
Istiophoridae animals belong to the Perciformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The fish has around 12–20 distinct bluish stripes along its sides, which remain visible even after death. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Istiophoridae?
Istiophoridae is classified in the order Perciformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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