Atlantic Sailfish (Istiophorus albicans): Found in the Atlantic oceans and the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic sailfish prefer more tropical, temperate waters. They are usually found in the upper layers of water above the thermocline. They generally feed on schooling fishes like anchovies, sardines, and mackerel.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Istiophoridae
Genus: Istiophorus
Species: Istiophorus albicans
They can grow up to 3.40 m and weigh up to 100 kg. To catch their food, they first surround a school of fish and then they swim through them attempting to impale them on their long pointed bills. Although they have little value to commercial fishermen they are very popular among recreational fishermen. Popular fishing locations include the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. It is also the official saltwater fish of the state of Florida.
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