Indo-Pacific sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, United States. It is found at depths of 0–200 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, United States runs summer.
Scientific name: Istiophorus platypterus · Water: Saltwater · Season: Summer
Size: up to 348 cm
The Indo-Pacific sailfish is an oceanic, epipelagic billfish that usually hunts above the thermocline, and is densest close to coasts and islands. It schools by size and makes spawning migrations in the Pacific. It feeds on fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods, and is taken mainly by longline and set net, also by trolling and by harpoon from boats. Commonly about 270 cm and up to 348 cm fork length, living 13 years. A high-priced fish, in season in summer. IUCN lists it as Vulnerable, with low population resilience.
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