makaira

• Substantivo que designa um gênero de grandes peixes oceânicos de natação rápida, conhecidos popularmente como agulhões ou marlins e encontrados em águas tropicais e subtropicais.

A noun referring to a genus of large, fast-swimming marine fish, commonly known as marlins, found in tropical and subtropical oceans.

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   A genus of large, fast-swimming predatory fish in the family Istiophoridae, commonly known as marlins, characterized by a long, spear-like upper jaw and a high dorsal fin.

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   • The Makaira genus includes the iconic blue marlin, a prized catch for sport fishermen.
   • Researchers are studying the migratory patterns of Makaira species in the Pacific Ocean.
   • A large Makaira can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour in short bursts.
   • The distinctive bill of a Makaira is used to stun prey like squid and smaller fish.

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