Shortbill Spearfish
Tetrapturus angustirostris
A smaller billfish species with a relatively short, slender bill and distinctive coloration including blue-black back and silver sides. Similar to marlin but significantly smaller in size.
Shortbill Spearfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Tetrapturus angustirostris
- Typical size
- 40-60 inches, 20-50 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, typically in deep offshore waters. Anglers target them while trolling for other billfish species, often catching them incidentally when fishing for marlin or sailfish. They prefer warm surface waters and are often found around seamounts and drop-offs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a shortbill spearfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksShortbill Spearfish questions people ask
Shortbill Spearfish is Tetrapturus angustirostris.
A typical shortbill spearfish runs 40-60 inches, 20-50 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every shortbill spearfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, typically in deep offshore waters. Anglers target them while trolling for other billfish species, often catching them incidentally when fishing for marlin or sailfish. They prefer warm surface waters and are often found around seamounts and drop-offs. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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