Black marlin

Istiompax indica (Cuvier, 1832)

IUCN Red List: Data Deficient

Black marlin is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Data Deficient, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameIstiompax indica
Common nameBlack marlin
IUCN statusDataDeficient (Data Deficient)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderPerciformes
FamilyIstiophoridae
GenusIstiompax
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