Swordfish - Wikipedia The swordfish (Xiphias gladius), also known as the broadbill[5] in some countries, are large, highly migratory predatory fish characterized by a long, flat, pointed bill
Swordfish – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum Linnaeus first described the swordfish in 1758, providing the name still in use today, Xiphias gladius Translated to English, the Latin term gladius means “sword”, referring to the long sword-like bill
Swordfish | Oceanic, Billfish, Gamefish | Britannica Swordfish, (Xiphias gladius), prized food and game fish, probably the single species constituting the family Xiphiidae (order Perciformes), found in warm and temperate oceans around the world
Swordfish Fish Facts - Xiphias gladius - A-Z Animals One of the fastest fish in the ocean, the swordfish is the sole member of the family Xiphiidae A close relative of the sailfish and marlin, swordfish are popular sport fish thanks to their powerful bodies and speed
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) - Ocean Info Swordfish, the sole member of the Xiphiidae family, are easily recognizable by their long, flattened bill, resembling a sword They have a stout body with large eyes They have a tall, crescent-shaped first dorsal fin, followed by a smaller second, and similarly shaped anal fins