Name: SHORTBILL SPEARFISH Category: BILLFISH
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Here are some fun facts on the SHORTBILL SPEARFISH |
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Life Span: |
4-5 years |
Size: |
60-90 inches |
Weight: |
up to 70 lbs |
World Record: |
74 lbs 12 oz |
Did You Know: |
The shortbill spearfish is known in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is caught year round off the Kona coast, one of the few areas where the spearfish is consistently caught. The longbill spearfish is known to occur in the northwest Atlantic from New Jersey to Venezuela, including the Gulf of Mexico. The Mediterranean spearfish is known to occur only in the Mediterranean Sea.Spearfish can be distinguished from other billfish by a slender, lightweight body, short bill, and a dorsal fin that is highest anteriorly (higher than in marlin and lower than in the sailfish). The vent is located well in front of the anal fin; in all other billfish, the vent is located close to the anal fin. The bill of the shortbill spearfish is barely longer than its lower jaw, whereas in the longbill spearfish it is about twice as long, but it is still noticeably short when compared to that in other billfish. Atlantic Taxidermy has become the leader in replica fish mounts around the world. Each release mount is hand crafted one at a time by our group of talented finishers. The replica fish mount is then airbrushed displaying all the natural vibrant colors and markings of each species. Real skin fish taxidermy virtually came to an end in the late 70's. By promoting replica fishmounts such as the Shortbill Spearfish, Atlantic Taxidermy has become one of the leaders in marine conservation.
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