Common name of Xiphias gladius
 
Common name Pixxispad
Language Maltese
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Malta
Locality
Ref. Hornell, J., 1931
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Swordfish, 'pixxi' from Italian pesce meaning fish; 'spad' from Italian spada meaning sword. Also Ref. 100713.
 
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