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Family: Xiphiidae Swordfish



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Atlantic, Indian and Paci
Max. Length 455 cm FL
Xiphias gladius Linnaeus, 1758

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Xiphias gladius
[Swordfish]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Xiphias gladius Swordfish Atlantic, Indian and Paci 455 FL 1758



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