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Shortbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus angustirostris) illustration

Shortbill Spearfish

Marlin trompa corta

Tetrapturus angustirostris · Istiophoridae

Category
Billfish
Found in
Pacific Baja, Pacific Mainland
IUCN status
Data Deficient

Fishing rules in Mexico

  • Billfish ("picudo"): Art. 68 reservation likely covers all marlin varieties - verify
  • 1 per angler per day (picudos)

Source: LGPAS Art. 68 (verify); NOM-017-PESC-1994 §4.9.1 (2013 mod.). Rules change; confirm current limits, seasons and permits with CONAPESCA before you fish.

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