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Xiphias gladius (Swordfish)

It is a billfish preferring temperate regions. Usually a solitary fish, it is sometimes found in pairs. Its average size varies between 2 and 3 m and can reach 6 m for a weight of 780 kg. Its back is metallic purple or bronze. Its sides are dark, fading to off-white on the belly. As for the fins, they are dark with a silver sheen. Swordfish is considered by fishermen to be the most prestigious sport fishing fish.