Espadon

Xiphias gladius

Least Concern Saltwater

Longueur maximale

455,0 cm

Poids maximum

650,0 kg

Couleur

Dark brown to blackish-purple back …

Plage de profondeur

0-2878m

Famille

Xiphiidae

Catégorie

Sport Fish

À propos

The swordfish is a highly migratory pelagic predator recognized by its long, flat, pointed bill. It can dive to depths exceeding 2,800 meters and possesses a specialized organ that heats its eyes and brain for improved vision in cold, deep water.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	455,0 cm
Maximum Weight	650,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-2878m

Coloration

Dark brown to blackish-purple back contrasting sharply with a pale cream-white belly; sides are dull bronze-brown; large crescent-shaped tail fin is dark; skin scaleless and leathery.

Habitat & Distribution

Oceanic and neritic zones worldwide in temperate and tropical seas; surface to 650m. Highly migratory, following prey into cold, productive upwelling zones. Rarely found near shores; solitary open-ocean predator.

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-2878m

Aire de répartition

Pays

🇮🇹 Italy

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Espadon is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Dense, meaty flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; moderate fat and steak-like texture. Ideal for grilling, broiling, or searing; pairs well with lemon-herb or citrus salsas.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

9/5

Appât recommandé

squid, mackerel, deep-drop rigs, buoy gear

Saisons de pêche

Taxonomy

Ordre	Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish)
Famille	Xiphiidae (Swordfish)
Espèces	Xiphias gladius

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Espadon
Spanish	Pez espada

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Espadon?

Dense, meaty flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; moderate fat and steak-like texture. Ideal for grilling, broiling, or searing; pairs well with lemon-herb or citrus salsas.

How big does Espadon get?

Espadon can grow up to 455.0 cm long and weigh 650.0 kg.

Where is Espadon found?

Cosmopolitan in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, including the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Makes deep vertical migrations between surface feeding and depths exceeding 600 m. Oceanic and neritic zones worldwide in temperate and tropical seas; surface to 650m. Highly migratory, following prey into cold, productive upwelling zones. Rarely found near shores; solitary open-oce

Is Espadon endangered?

The conservation status of Espadon is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Espadon belong to?

Espadon (Xiphias gladius) belongs to the family Xiphiidae (Swordfish) in the order Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish).