SAILFISH
Official Home Page and Web Site of Sailfish Deep Sea Fishing, Charter Boats, Guides, State/World Records and Fish Species Research
FISH SPECIES
| Sailfish (istiophorus platypterus): The Sailfish is characterized by
its enormous sail-like first dorsal fin which is much taller than
the width of its body, runs almost the length of its body, and has
many small black dots more common at the anterior end. The
coloration of the Sailfish is dark blue dorsally and white
underneath. The Sailfish's upper jaw extends into a long rounded
bill which has a circular cross-section and is twice as long as the
lower jaw. The Sailfish has two keels at the caudal base and two
anal and two dorsal fins with the second anal and the second dorsal
fins being short and concave mirror images. The Sailfish's fins are
generally black, but the anal fin base is white. The Sailfish has
long pectoral fins and extremely long pelvic fins that are twice as
long as the pectoral fins. Its sides have 20 rows of vertical bars
that are composed of light blue round spots. The lateral line is
readily visible. The Sailfish is one of the smaller members of the Xiphiidae family and the Istiopherinae or Billfish Sub-family which includes billfishes, marlins, sailfishes, and swordfishes. It is the subject of some controversy, with some individuals believing that the Pacific Sailfish is different from the Atlantic Sailfish, Istiophorus albicans. The Sailfish is a tropical and temperate water species normally found above the thermal incline in the first 100 feet of the water column in both oceanic and inshore waters. It prefers water temperatures of 21 to 28 degrees Centigrade. The females release 4.5 million eggs annually. The Sailfish feeds on halfbeaks, mackerel, mullet, needlefish, small tuna, cephalopods and crustaceans. The Sailfish is not easy to confuse with other species due to its enormous dorsal fin. The Sailfish is a highly prized targeted species of sport anglers. Sailfish are reported to reach a maximum length of 11 feet, and the I.F.G.A. All Tackle Record, as of 2004, stood at 220 pounds.. Source: , Copyright (c) 2009.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
World Record Sizes and Weights: Professional Charter Boats by Region: Experienced Private Guides by Region: Research Materials and Books: Recipes and Cookbooks: Forums and Chat: Taxidermists & Art: Member Photos and Videos: Where to Buy High Quality Fresh and Frozen Sailfish:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Website Copyright © 2009 Sailfish.ws