Indo-Pacific Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
Newly hatched larvae drift in warm offshore surface waters, often among plankton-rich currents. They feed on tiny crustaceans and fish larvae, using quick snaps to seize prey. The elongated jaws and sail-like dorsal fin are not yet fully developed. Rapid growth helps this vulnerable stage leave the plankton behind.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
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- Indo-Pacific Sailfish