| Tetrapturus | |
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| Mediterranean spearfish (T. belone) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Istiophoridae |
| Genus: |
Tetrapturus Rafinesque, 1810 |
| Type species | |
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Tetrapturus belone Rafinesque, 1810 |
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| Synonyms | |
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Tetrapturus is a genus of marlins found in tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. Some are popular in big-game fishing.
There are currently four recognized species in this genus: