Sailfish
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| phylum | Chordata | Sailfish are fish in the genus Istiophorus, living in warmer sections of all the oceans of the world. They are predominately blue to gray in colour and have a characteristic erectile dorsal fin known as a sail, which often stretches the entire length of the back. Another notable characteristic is the elongated bill, resembling that of the swordfish and other marlins. There is a dispute based on the taxonomy of the sailfish, and either one or two species have been recognized.
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| class | Actinopterygii | |
| order | Perciformes | |
| family | Istiophoridae | |
| genus | Istiophorus |
