Swordfish are large, powerful fish with a distinctive long, flat bill and a streamlined body. They can weigh over 1,000 pounds and are known for their impressive leaping ability.
Habitat
Found in warm and temperate oceanic waters.
Diet
Feeds on fish and squid.
How common
Uncommon
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