Epipelagic and oceanic species, usually found above the thermocline. Generally inhabit cooler water than either black (Makaira indica) or blue marlin (M. mazara) (Ref. 43). Most dominant and widely distributed of all billfishes. Their abundance increases with distance from the continental shelf (Ref. 6390). Usually seen close to shore only where deep drop-offs occur (Ref. 6390). Mostly solitary, but form small schools by size during the spawning season (Ref. 9987). They are usually dispersed at considerably wide distances. Feed on fishes, crustaceans and squids. Also caught with the harpoon. The flesh is the best among billfishes for sashimi and sushi. Marketed mostly frozen, sometimes fresh (Ref. 43); also smoked and frozen (Ref. 9987). Also Ref. 9137, 9574.
表层带与大洋性鱼种,通常发现于温水层上面。 通常居住于较冷的水域超过或黑色的 ( 立翅旗鱼[Makaira indica] ) 或蓝色的马林鱼 ( M. mazara).(参考文献 43) 最优势的而且广泛地所有青旗鱼分布了。 他们的丰度随着离大陆架的距离增加。 (参考文献 6390) 通常见到接近海岸仅在深的海峭壁出现.(参考文献 6390) 大部份独居性, 但是在产卵季节的时候依大小形成小群鱼群.(参考文献 9987) 他们通常在非常地广泛的距离被散布。 捕食鱼,甲壳动物与乌贼。 也用鱼叉捕获。 肉是在青旗鱼之中的最好用作生鱼片与寿司。 大部份在市场上销售冻结, 有时生鲜地;(参考文献 43) 也烟熏与冷冻的.(参考文献 9987) 也参考文献 9137,9574.