Blue Marlin
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| Scientific name | Makaira nigricans (blue marlin) | ||||||||||
| Family | Istiophoridae (spearfishes and marlins) | ||||||||||
| Time of year | July to September - November to April | ||||||||||
| Time of day | All day | ||||||||||
| Location | Sea of the Island (Doubutsu no Mori e+) Sea (Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf) Pier (New Horizons) | ||||||||||
| Size | About 2.5 meters | ||||||||||
| Shadow size | Huge | ||||||||||
| Rarity | Rare (In town - Wild World, City Folk) (On island - Animal Crossing: New Leaf) Very Rare (In town - New Leaf) | ||||||||||
| Selling price | 10,000 Bells | ||||||||||
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The Blue Marlin (カジキ, Kajiki), known as the Swordfish in Doubutsu no Mori e+ is one of the rarest and most expensive sea fish, selling for 10,000 Bells. It has a long, pointed extension of its mouth. The fish can be found all day and has a large shadow size.
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Catch details[edit]
In Doub. no Mori e+[edit]
In Wild World[edit]
"I caught a Blue Marlin! Why so blue, marlin?"
| Description | They attack prey with a sharp horn before eating it. |
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| Times | June - September: All day |
| Peak Times | - |
| Location | Sea |
| Shadow Size | Huge |
| Fish Size | 220 cm |
| Rarity | |
| Selling Prices |  10,000 Bells
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In City Folk[edit]
"I caught a blue marlin! Hey there, little darlin'!"
| Description | These attack their prey using their spearlike snouts. |
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| Times | July - September: All day |
| Peak Times | |
| Location | Sea |
| Shadow Size | Huge |
| Fish Size | About 88 inches (220 cm) |
| Rarity | |
| Selling Prices | 10,000 Bells
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In New Leaf[edit]
"I caught a blue marlin! What a true darlin'!"
| Times | July - September: All Day |
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| Peak Times | - |
| Location | Sea (including Tortimer Island) |
| Shadow Size | Huge |
| Fish Size | 220cm |
| Rarity | |
| Selling Price | 10,000 Bells |
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In Pocket Camp[edit]
Friendship Points
In New Horizons[edit]
"I caught a blue marlin! Listen to this fish. It's got a point."
| Time of Year | North: Nov – Apr; Jul – Sep South: Jan – Mar; May – Oct |
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| Time of Day | All day |
| Location | Pier |
| Shadow Size | XX-Large |
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| Total Catch | |
| Selling Prices |  Nook's Cranny: 10000 Bells C.J.: 15000 Bells
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Donating to the museum[edit]
When placed in the museum in all games, the fish goes in the very back tank and zips around very quickly.
In Wild World[edit]
Blathers says this about the blue marlin when donated:
"To be honest, this is the first time that I've seen a proper blue marlin, wot wot! As you can see, its bill is quite dangerous. Every year people are injured by them. Still, how can one complain? If you were to drag me out of the museum one night... I assure you, I would give you a pecking you'd not soon forget, hoo!"
In City Folk[edit]
Blathers will talk about the blue marlin when donated:
"Hootie hoo, what a magnificent fish! Look at that sleek, hornlike bill! This fish is quite fast, said to be capable of reaching speeds of up to 62 miles (100 kilometers) per hour... A regular oceanic speed demon, wot? If you get in its way, beware! It might not be able to stop in time!"
In New Leaf[edit]
"Blue marlins are famous for their long, swordlike noses that give them the nickname 'swordfish.' They use their 'swords' to knock out their prey before capture, not skewering it as you'd think. Able to swim at speeds above 60 mph, their speed and power make them a true test for any angler."
In New Horizons[edit]
When asked about the fish, Blathers will say the following:
"The blue marlin has a distinctive angular shape and no scales. It is an unusual relative of the tuna. These mighty fish can exceed 13 feet from bill to tail. Some accounts even have it fighting with whales! No wonder it's a popular target for sport fishing: unlike most fish, it seems like a worthy opponent."
The Blue Marlin can be found in the large, vertical fish tank in the rightmost room in the aquarium.
Fishing Tournament[edit]
New Leaf[edit]
Chip will say this when given a blue marlin:
- "Of course, blue marlin are a bit too big to grill in just one piece. Unless you're experienced like me. Well, I think I' just gonna tuck into this guy, no preparation needed! Behold my fish-eating skill!"
Gallery[edit]
Further information[edit]
In the wild, it uses its big spear-like snout to attack fish and cepapholods that it may eat, such as tuna and squid. Represented in-game by the fact that it only appears in summer, the Atlantic blue marlin generally stays in the area of ocean south of Spain but north of South Africa. There are many names for this fish such as billfish, ocean guard, and Cuban black marlin.
Names in other languages[edit]
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カジキ kajiki |
Marlin (lit. "oar wood") |
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청새치 jeongsaeji |
Striped marlin |
 
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旗鱼 / 旗魚 qíyú |
Sailfish/marlin |
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Голубой марлин Goluboy marlin |
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Blauwe marlijn | — |
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Marlin | Marlin |
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Pez espada | Swordfish |
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Marlin bleu | — |
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Marlin blu | - |
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Unofficial translation: "I caught a blue marlin! Hey! That's a big one!"
