A large marine fish with an elongated, flattened bill resembling a sword. Known for its speed and ability to use its bill as a weapon for hunting.
Compound word from Old English sweord (sword) + fisc (fish), literally meaning 'sword fish.' The name dates to the 16th century and directly describes the fish's most distinctive feature - its long, blade-like upper jaw or rostrum.
Swordfish can heat their eyes and brain up to 15°C warmer than the surrounding water, giving them super-vision in cold, deep waters! Their 'swords' aren't just for show - they slash through schools of fish at speeds up to 60 mph, stunning prey with the sheer force.
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