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The difference is that sailfishes have a long, sail-like dorsal fin which stretches through the whole back while swordfishes have just a tiny shark-shaped dorsal fin.
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What fish can swim the fastest?
The swordfish. No it is not the swordfish but the sailfish.
Does a sailfish have a backbone?
Yes, sail fish has a back bone. They are part of the phylum chordata, so they do have a back bone.
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Wot is the fastest fish in the sea?
The Indo-Pacific sailfish, or the scientific name, Istiophorus platypterus. This sportfish can swim up to 68 miles per hour compared to a cheetah, that can run up to 70 miles per hour.
15 kinds of fish?
Atlantic mackerel (scomber scombrus)Atlantic cod (gadus morhua)Coalfish (pollachius virens)Atlantic pollock/pollack depending on region (pollachius pollachius)Lesser spotted catshark/dogfish (scyliorhinus canicula)
Is a sword fish the fastest water animal?
The fastest water animal is the dolphin, but the fastest fish is the sail fish, not a sword fish.
Why do sail fish long pointy noses and what do they use them for?
sailfish have sword like noses to catch prey
What is the difference between a Flag and a Sail?
the difference is the shape
What do sail fish eat?
Sail fish anything that sails. Sailors, etc.
What is the swordfish enemy?
an enemy of a swordfish is a Short Fin Mako its big enough to chase down and kill a sword fish but it does not always win.
Is a sword fish the same fish as a blue marlin?
the swordfish has a longer snout and the sailfish's top fin is colorful to the point where it looks like a boats sail
Does a sail fish have a backbone?
Yes they do!
What is the difference between a centerboard sail boat and a keel sail boat?
A centerboard is lighter, therefore not as strong. The centerboard is retractable, the keel is not. Please see the related link below:
What do sail fish eat in the ocean?
food
What was a major difference between the Spanish and Portuguese accomplishments during the age of exploration?
The Portuguese were the first to sail directly from Europe to India, while the Spanish were the first to sail directly to the Caribbean.
What fish can swim the fastest?
The swordfish. No it is not the swordfish but the sailfish.
What are the companies that make fish mounts?
One company that makes fish mounts is King Sail Mounts. They will mount any fish from saltwater to freshwater fish and all the fish in between. Another great company that mounts fish is Mount This, check them out because they always have a Deal of the Day.
