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Istiophorus

Istiophorus

9.9
A group of large sea fish with long bills and a tall fin on the back like a sail
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Istiophorus is known for its impressive speed and acrobatic jumps when hooked.
  • Istiophorus platypterus

Examples

  • Fishermen often target the Istiophorus due to its challenging fight and culinary value.

  • In tropical waters, the Istiophorus can be seen gracefully swimming among schools of smaller fish.

  • Istiophorus platypterus (57 inches lower jaw fork length); blue marlin.

    Academic text (1992)

Compounds

Istiophorus albicans
  • Specialized
9.9

A large fast fish with a long bill and tall sail-like fin found in warm Atlantic waters

Surface Forms

Istiophorus main

Etymology

Istiophorus is the genus name formed from Greek istio- 'sail' and -phorus 'to carry', so it means 'sail-carrier'. That's why scientists use it for sailfish, which have a tall, sail-like fin.