VulnerableBlue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
One of the 2 groupers on WAnimals
Bony fish · Perciformes · Serranidae
Epinephelus itajara
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
Weight
up to 455 kg
Size
up to 2.5 m
Life expectancy
37 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epinephelus_itajara
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 20 of 60.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Atlantic Goliath Grouper — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The atlantic goliath grouper is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 13 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
