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The swordfish (Xiphias gladius), also known as the broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory predatory fish characterized by a long, flat, pointed bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood.
Swordfish, particularly juvenile ones, are vulnerable to predation by larger sharks such as great white sharks and mako sharks. However, adult swordfish are typically apex predators in their marine environment and have few natural predators due to their large size and formidable defense mechanisms.
During their first year of life, baby swordfish are popular prey for sharks, whales, and other large ocean predators. While it’s somewhat common for mature swordfish to grapple with other ocean predators, they are apex predators with very few natural threats.
21 de fev. de 2024 · Atlantic swordfish are one of the fastest predators in the ocean. Their streamlined body allows them to swim at high speeds, up to 50 mph. They grow quickly and reach a maximum size of about 1,165 pounds.
30 de jul. de 2018 · The swordfish (Xiphias gladius) – a large marine predator that roams all the world’s oceans – is among the few fish species known to traverse extreme thermal barriers on a daily basis, spending prolonged periods hunting both at the surface at night and at great depth during the day.
21 de fev. de 2024 · Swordfish are one of the fastest and largest predators in the ocean. Their streamlined body allows them to swim at high speeds, up to 50 mph. They grow rapidly, reaching a maximum length of 14 feet and almost 1,200 pounds (although the average size caught in the fishery is 50–200 pounds).
Xiphias gladius. Distribution. Worldwide in tropical to temperate latitudes. ECOSYSTEM/HABITAT. Open ocean (pelagic) FEEDING HABITS. Aggressive predator. TAXONOMY. Order Xiphiiformes (swordfish and billfishes), Family Xiphiidae (swordfish)
