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belongs to the Family Istiophoridae. Any of various large marine fishes of the genus Istiophorus, having a large saillike dorsal fin and an upper jaw that is prolonged into a spearlike bone.
Sailfishes reach a maximum size of approximately 11 ft (3.5 m) total length and 220 lb (100 kg). Body fairly compressed. Two dorsal and two anal fins, the first dorsal fin sail-like and remarkably higher than greatest body depth, with 42-49 rays. Second dorsal fin with six or seven rays, slightly posterior to second anal fin which also has six or seven rays. Pectoral fins moderate, 18-20 rays. Pelvic fins extremely long, almost reaching the anus, depressable into a groove, with one spine and several rays tightly fused together. Jaws and palatine bones with small, file-like teeth. Gill rakers absent. Left and right branchiostegal membranes broadly united. Vertebrae, 24. Swim bladder made up of many small bubble-shaped chambers
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What kind of food does a sailfish eat?
other fish
How many pounds do sailfish eat per day?
5
Does sailfish have lungs?
yes , sailfish have lungs !
Who is fastest the mako shark or sailfish?
sailfish
How many fins do sailfish have?
seven fins are on a sailfish.
When was Atlantic sailfish created?
Atlantic sailfish was created in 1804.
Is a sailfish a reptile fish amphibian bird or mammal?
A sailfish is a fish.
Give the name of the fastest fish?
Indo-Pacific Sailfish.
What the fastest water animal?
The Sailfish ( 68 mph ) The Sailfish ( 68 mph )
How many eggs does a sailfish lay?
Sailfish lay at least 200 young.
How big is a sailfish?
A grown sailfish has an average of 6-8 feet in growth and averages 60 lbs.
Does sailfish have bone?
Yes. A sailfish is a vertebrate and has a complete internal skeleton - including ribs, a skull and a spine.
