Description
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Reference |
IB2706 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
Swordfish - XIPHIIDAE |
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Common Name |
Swordfish in alive position |
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Scientific Name |
Xiphias gladius |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
The Swordfish is an extremely large and powerful fish, reaching up to 4.5 m in length and weighing up to 540 kg. It is a predator of other fishes and squid, and is usually found in deep water down to about 600 m. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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