The white marlin (Kajikia albida), also known as Atlantic white marlin, marlin, skilligalee, is a species of billfish that lives in the epipelagic zone of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean. They are found between the … See more

White marlin are mid-sized billfish with a bill that is round in cross section, and distinctly forked caudal fin. Their body structure is … See more

White marlin are near the top of the food chain and will consume any prey they can find that is manageable for their size. Schooling See more

Prior to 2001, roundscale spearfish and white marlin were identified as the same species. Researchers from Nova Southeastern University See more

White marlin are commonly misidentified as roundscale spearfish (Tetrapturus georgii). This likely caused a miscount of the population size … See more

White marlin are found throughout warmer waters of the Atlantic between 45°N to 45°S, it is found in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, … See more

The lifecycle of K. albida begins with a large spawning in warm tropical waters near the equator. Each female can lay 190,000 to 586,000 … See more