File:Atlantic Blue Marlin 001.jpg

Summary
Atlantic blue marlin being weighed. It is also known as Cuban black marlin, ocean gar, and ocean guard.

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Istiophoridae Genus: Makaira Species: M. nigricans Binomial name: Makaira nigricans

Atlantic blue marlin

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - This image is in the public domain because it contains materials that originally came from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, taken or made during the course of an employee's official duties.