Swordfish

ESPECULADO

Xiphias gladius

A deep-water billfish hunted by Leonida's nighttime longliners.

The Swordfish is a deep-water predator hunted primarily at night by Leonida's specialized longline and buoy-gear fleets. Their sword-like bill is used for stunning prey rather than spearing it, and their recovery from 1990s-era collapse is one of the few genuine success stories in North Atlantic fisheries management.

GUÍA DE CAMPO

Especie: Xiphias gladius
Hábitat: Costa
Comportamiento: Neutral
Peso: 200-800 lbs
Peligro
Cazable: Sí

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