Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Least Concern Saltwater

Максимальная длина

455,0 cm

Максимальный вес

650,0 kg

Окраска

Dark brown to blackish-purple back …

Диапазон глубин

0-2878m

Семейство

Xiphiidae

Категория

Sport Fish

О рыбе

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
Диапазон глубин	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.

Тип воды

Saltwater

Диапазон глубин

0-2878m

Ареал обитания

Страны

🇮🇹 Italy

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

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

Съедобность и кулинария

Вкус

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.

Информация о рыболовстве

Спортивная рыба

Да

Боевой рейтинг

9/5

Рекомендуемая приманка

squid, mackerel, deep-drop rigs, buoy gear

Сезоны рыбалки

Taxonomy

Отряд	Istiophoriformes (Marlins and swordfish)
Семейство	Xiphiidae (Swordfish)
Виды	Xiphias gladius

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Espadon
Spanish	Pez espada

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Can you eat Swordfish?

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 Swordfish get?

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

Where is Swordfish 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 Swordfish endangered?

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

What family does Swordfish belong to?

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