Istiophoridae

fish family

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annotated classification

  • bluefin tuna
    In perciform: Annotated classification

    Family Istiophoridae (billfishes, marlins, sailfishes, and spearfishes) Bill round and shorter compared with sword of swordfish; dorsal fin long, extending almost the length of back of body and reaching striking height in the sailfish, Istiophorus gladius; pelvic fins present as thin filaments; body scaled; 2 small…

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