Sealife guideThe Istiophoridae familyThe taxonomy of marine species
Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !
The Istiophoridae family includes large fish commonly known as marlins and sailfish. These pelagic fish are famous for their incredible speed, powerful streamlined bodies and long pointed bills shaped like swords. They are mainly found in warm tropical and subtropical waters, where they actively hunt schools of fish and cephalopods.
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