Mediterranean spearfish

The Mediterranean spearfish (Tetrapturus belone) is a species of marlin native to the Mediterranean Sea where it is particularly common around Italy, although there is a probable record of one caught off Madeira. It is an open-water fish, being found within 200 m of the surface. This species can reach a length of 240 cm TL. The heaviest recorded specimen weighed in at 70 kg This species is of minor importance to commercial fisheries.