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Range and Habitat: Sailfish are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans with different scientific names assigned to the fish in either ocean (Pacific - Istiophorus albicans; Atlantic - Istiophorus platypterus).
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www.extremescience.com/fastinsea.htm
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Sailfish descriptions from Sportfish of Florida by Vic Dunaway ... SAILFISH HABITAT : Like the other Billfishes, the Sailfish is considered an ocean species, but generally can be found closer to land than the rest, seeming to prefer areas where coral reefs and/or freshwater runoffs mingle with ocean water.
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www.floridasportsman.com/sportfish/sailfish_notes/
www.floridasportsman.com/sportfish/sailfish_notes/
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Atlantic Sailfish, Istiophorus albicans, Actinopterygii, Perciformes, Istiophoridae, Description and Fascinating Facts, World Range and Habitat, Feeding Behavior, Reproduction, and Warnings and Comments. ... The Atlantic sailfish's habitat varies according to water temperature and in some cases wind conditions.
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marinebio.org/species.asp?id=146
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Shaw and Nodder first described the Atlantic sailfish in 1792 and assigned it the species name Xiphias platypterus. Some scientists believe that the Atlantic and Pacific sailfishes are separate species and apply the name I.
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www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/Sailfish/Sailfi...
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/Sailfish/Sailfish.html
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Typical Habitat; Sailfish will migrate in deep, warm waters, of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are pelagic and migratory in warm offshore waters, although they may migrate into warm nearshore areas in some parts of their range.
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www.ergocom-net.com/sailfish/equipment.html
www.ergocom-net.com/sailfish/equipment.html
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Subject: What do sailfish eat? ... Date: Fri Jan 28 19:15:57 2000; Posted by John ; Grade level: K-3 School: osburn; City: silverton State/Province: ID Country: USA; Area of science: General Biology; ID: 949108557.Gb ... I what to know because my favorite fish is the sailfish.
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www.madsci.org/posts/archives/feb2000/950186201.Gb.q.ht...
www.madsci.org/posts/archives/feb2000/950186201.Gb.q.html
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Hoolihan, J. P. and Luo, J. 2007. Determining summer residence status and vertical habitat use of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) in the Arabian Gulf. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 64.
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icesjms.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/short/64/9/1791
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Learn all you wanted to know about sailfish with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic. ... The fastest fish in the ocean, sailfish can reach speeds of 68 miles (110 kilometers) per hour. Their large size and spirited fight make them a favorite among trophy fishers.
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animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/sailfish.ht...
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