Broadbill Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

Also known as Atlantic Swordfish, Broadbill, Harpoon Swordfish, Marlin

Description

Also known as Atlantic Swordfish, Broadbill, Harpoon Swordfish, Marlin.

Found singly, pairs, or small, loose schools, in any depths of water, sometimes in coastal waters, but usually in Oceanic waters, migrating towards temperate to cold waters in the summer, and back to warm waters, in the fall.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, and squid.
Length - 455cm
Depth - 0-3000m
Widespread Atlantic Ocean, IndianOcean, Mediterranean, Pacific Ocean

Found around the world, a highly prized game fish! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Xiphias-gladius

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