How big is the Swordfish?

Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) reaches 140–450 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Swordfish?

Swordfish is found between 0–1000 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Swordfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Swordfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

Key facts

Scientific name: Xiphias gladius
Common name: Swordfish
Category: Fish
Family: Xiphiidae
Genus: Xiphias
Size: 140–450 cm
Depth: 0–1000 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water
Behaviours: pelagic, fast-swimmer, migratory
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Colossal fish (140-450 cm) grey-black with very long flattened sword. Pelagic (0-1000 m) Atlantic, Mediterranean, Pacific. Ultrafast ocean carnivore predator. Transhemispheric migrant. Conservation: least concern, important fishery. Diving: rare spectacular pelagic.

Photo of Swordfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Swordfish?: Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) reaches 140–450 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Swordfish?: Swordfish is found between 0–1000 m deep.
Is the Swordfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Swordfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Swordfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127094)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2397850)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia