Swordfish

Common and Scientific name

• Xiphias Gladius (Sword in Greek)
• Swordfish

Physical Adaptations

• Long bill called a sword to slash its prey
• Bail fin helps to swim fast and be agile
• High tolerance to water temperature (41 to 81 degrees)

Behavioral adaptions

• They kill any fish who try to steal their territory or come in it.
• To hurt a fish they must slash their bill back and forth to stun the fish.
• They jump from the water to remove pest.

Shape

• They have a fat belly and get shorter by the end and have a sharp bill on the nose.
• They are 5 feet and 7 inches long.
• They weigh 800 to 1000 pounds.
• They are black and brown on the top and light black and brown on the bottom.

Movement

• Nekton.
• Fastest speed is 60 mph but the average is 40 mph.
• One of the fastest fish.

Ocean Zone

• Sunlight Zone
• Twilight Zone

Map Of Area

• They are found mostly in South Africa
• They migrate to warmer waters in the winter and cooler water in the summer.
• They are mainly found in the Pacific and the Atlantic.

Abiotic and Biotic Factors of Habitat

• Abiotic - They are commonly seen at 1800 feet but can be seen from 650 to 2000 feet. They prefer dark light in 65 to 75 degree water.
• Biotic - It interacts with seaweed and algae.

Direct And Environmental Impact on Swordfish

• Negative: People are over fishing, polluting the water and eating the swordfish.
• Positive: People can set up protected zones for no fishing and promote no serving at restaurants.
• Electronic tags track the location depth and temperature of swordfish.
• Join "Give swordfish a break" campaign.

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