Istiophorus platypterus Indo-Pacific sailfish

ShoalBase has 4 records for this species, reported from 2 countries.

Social systemsaggregation (non spawning), schooling, solitary
Group sizesmedium groups (10-100), small groups (3-10), solitary, unsure
Habitatscoastal marine, pelagic marine
Life stages observedadult
Evidence sourcesonline resource (website or database), published peer-reviewed paper
CountriesMexico, Pacific Ocean
FamilyIstiophoridae
OrderCarangiformes
ClassTeleostei