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Nairagi (Striped Marlin)

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I. Biological Description

Nairagi (Tetrapturus audax) is commonly known as striped marlin, barred marlin, and a'u, the Hawaiian name applied to all marlin species caught in Hawaii. Nairagi are usually between 40 and 100 pounds in round weight and are rarely over 130 pounds. In the marlin family, the nairagi has the slenderest bill and the most visible "stripes". Although distinct when first taken from the water, the vertical stripes fade. Other distinguishing characteristics of this species are the high, pointed dorsal fin (higher than the greatest depth of the body) and more compressed sides than other species of marlin.

II. Of Special Interest For Buying/Distributing

Availability And Seasonality: Commercial landings of nairagi have increased in Hawaii with expansion of the local longline fleet. Landings are heaviest during the winter and spring (November-June) and are lightest during the summer. The 40 to 60 pound fish which appear in the spring season of some years are juveniles which migrate through the Hawaiian chain, passing through the islands again in the winter with more weight.

Fishing Methods: Most of the nairagi catch in Hawaii is landed by commercial longline boats fishing in the open ocean. However, nairagi may be caught near shore by slow trolling with live bait or lures during certain times of the year.

Distribution: The longline catch of nairagi is marketed primarily through the Honolulu fish auction, where it is sold fresh.

Substitution: The flesh color of nairagi varies from fish to fish. Nairagi having an orange-red flesh are particularly desired for the sashimi market and are often substituted for ahi. Nairagi with pink to lightcolored flesh are commonly substituted for other species of billfish or tuna as broiled "catch of the
day" menu items in up-scale restaurants.

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