Species FishWhite Marlin

White Marlin

Kajikia albida

RareFish
Illustration of White Marlin (Kajikia albida)

The White Marlin is a smaller marlin species with a slender body and a characteristic white coloration. It is known for its acrobatic jumps when hooked.

Habitat
Found in warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Diet
Feeds on small fish and squid.
How common
Rare

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