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Swordfish

Swordfish are a saltwater sporting fish. They are named after the sword-like bill extending from the front of their head.

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What is another name for the fish called marlin?

Marlins, sailfish and swordfish all look somewhat similar and are known as billfish. I do not know of any other name in English for the marlin.

What are 4 interesting facts about swordfish?

All swordfish have the same gender and can mate with any other swordfish.

Swordfish have an extra sense that can tell which way north is.

Swordfish will attempt to mate with fish that have artificial "swords" attached to them.

Swordfish don't have scales.

Is swordfish a game fish?

No they are not. Sailfish are small and light, have no 'sword' on their nose and are known for their capacity to jump out of the ocean and then sail through the air over a considerable distance. Swordfish may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and although they sometimes jump above the ocean surface, their weight prevents them from doing any sailing.

What is the current swordfish population?

The swordfish populion today ranges from fourty five to fifty thousand world wide

Do swordfish excrete through their skin?

No, swordfish do not excrete through their skin. They primarily excrete waste through their kidneys and gills, similar to other fish. The kidneys filter waste products from the bloodstream, while the gills help eliminate ammonia and other nitrogenous wastes.

How is swordfish named in Malayalam?

in Malayalam, we can call a swordfish vaalmeen/komban sravu.

What eat a swordfish?

food like fish and small things

What ocean does the swordfish live in?

Swordfish are found around the world in tropical, temperate, and sometimes cold waters of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. North Atlantic swordfish are found in the Gulf Stream of the western North Atlantic Ocean, extending north into the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.

What is swordfish in German?

English "the swordfish" is German: "Der Schwertfisch".

How much are swordfish on RuneScape?

currently the price for uncooked swordfish is: 170-190

and the price for a cooked swordfish is: 142-172

of course these prices will change as does almost every item does because the grand exchange prices are based on supply and demand therefore if a lot of people want an item but there are not many people selling them the price of the item will go up and if there are more people selling than buying the price will go down so these prices are just for today and will change a lot over time

Do swordfish lay eggs?

They lay thousands of eggs, but only a few will survive. The eggs are common food for other predators in the ocean.

Where are swordfish located?

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