Makaira


Makaira is a genus of marlin in the family Istiophoridae. It includes the Atlantic blue, and Indo-Pacific blue marlins. In the past, the black marlin was also included in this genus, but today it is placed in its own genus, Istiompax.

Species

Although they are traditionally listed as separate species, recent research indicates that the Atlantic blue marlin and Indo-Pacific blue marlin may be parapatric populations of the same species.