Swordfish are large , highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They have characteristics are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood.
On April 7, 2003, Mayotte Post issued one stamp feature the Swordfish as part of their fauna stamp series. Swordfish found widely in tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, and can typically be found from near the surface to a depth of 550 m .They commonly reach 3 m in length.
Mainly the swordfish relies on its great speed and agility in the water to catch its prey. Their speed average of 60 mph .They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive.
Swordfish are vigorous, powerful fighters. When hooked or harpooned, they have been known to dive so quickly that they have impaled their swords into the ocean bottom up to their eyes. Although there are no reports of unprovoked attacks on humans, swordfish can be very dangerous when harpooned. They have run their swords through the planking of small boats when hurt.
No comments:
Post a Comment