Blue marlin

One of the most expensive ocean fish, the Blue Marlin (known as the Swordfish in ), can be fairly difficult to find.

In AFe+ it is only seen in the sea around the Private Island, where it makes occasional appearances as an Arapaima-sized shadow. However, due to the current of the island, some are impossible to catch as they are too far out to reach.

The fish can be found all day and has a huge size.

Donating to the Museum
When placed in the museum in all games, the fish goes in the very back tank and zips around very quickly.

In Wild World
After donation, Blathers will say: "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
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 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
In New Leaf an information board in the aquarium will list information about this fish.

"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 as speeds above 60 mph, their speed and power make them a true test for any angler."

New Leaf




Further information
The species in Animal Crossing is the Indo-Pacific Blue Marlin (aka Silver Marlin), a species well known to Japanese fisherman. In the wild, it uses its big spear-like snout to attack fish and cepapholods that it may eat, such as tuna and squid. There are many names for this fish such as Billfish, Ocean Guard, Sea Gar and Cuban black marlin.