Makaira
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Makaira (Latin via Greek: μαχαίρα "sword") is a genus of marlin in the family Istiophoridae. It includes the Atlantic blue, and Indo-Pacific blue marlins.[3] In the past, the black marlin was also included in this genus, but today it is placed in its own genus, Istiompax.
Quick Facts Makaira Temporal range: Late Miocene to Present, Conservation status ...
Makaira | |
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Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Istiophoriformes |
Family: | Istiophoridae |
Genus: | Makaira Lacépède, 1802 |
Type species | |
Makaira nigricans Lacepède, 1802 | |
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