Image Bank - Fishes
Swordfish in alive position
Reference |
IB2706 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Swordfish - XIPHIIDAE |
Common Name |
Swordfish in alive position |
Scientific Name |
Xiphias gladius |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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 |