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    Sailfish have distinctive color patterns that help differentiate them from other billfish. Their bodies are mostly blue with white bellies, and they have a pattern of light blue spots and vertical stripes. Their fins are usually blackish-blue, and their coloring can change when they're active or excited 4 1 2 3. The standard color pattern includes dark blue on the upper parts, brownish-blue on the sides, and whitish on the undersides 3.

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    Sailfish - Wikipedia

    The sailfish is one of two species of marine fish in the genus Istiophorus, which belong to the family Istiophoridae (marlins). They are predominantly blue to gray in colour and have a characteristically large dorsal fin known as the sail, which often stretches the entire length of the back. Another notable … See more

    There is a dispute based on the taxonomy of the sailfish, and either one or two species have been recognized. No differences have been found in mtDNA, morphometrics See more

    Sailfish have been reported to use their bills for hitting schooling fish by tapping (short-range movement) or slashing (horizontal large-range movement) at them.
    The sail is normally kept folded down when swimming and … See more

    When freshly hatched, sailfish are hunted by other fishes that mainly survive on eating plankton. The size of their predators increases … See more

    Considered by many scientists the fastest fish in the ocean, sailfish grow quickly, reaching 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) in length in a single year, and feed on the surface or at middle depths on smaller pelagic forage fish and squid. Sailfish were previously estimated to reach … See more

    The sailfish is an epipelagic and oceanic species and shows a strong tendency to approach continental coasts, islands and reefs tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific and Indian … See more

     
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  5. Sailfish Are Super-fast, Stunning and Smart Ocean …

    Aug 24, 2022 · Sailfish have distinctive color patterns, too, that help differentiate them from other billfish. They have mostly blue bodies and white bellies, and a pattern of light blue spots and vertical stripes.

  6. Sailfish Fact & Information Guide - American Oceans

    Physical Characteristics & Color. The Sailfish has a dark blue dorsal side (the top of the fish) and a white underbelly (ventral side) with brown spots. Most of the fins are dark blue, though the anal fins can often be white. But the big thing is …

  7. Sailfish - The Fastest Fish in the Ocean - Ocean Info

    Appearance. Sailfish swimming in open water. They have a unique appearance which makes them easily identifiable. Their colors range from blue to gray, with white underbellies. A dorsal fin stretches above them (almost the same length …

  8. Exploring the Wonders of Sailfish: A Guide to This Magnificent Fish

  9. Atlantic sailfish - Wikipedia

  10. Sailfish - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and …

    Everything you should know about the Sailfish. Sailfish is a large, popular game fish in the marlin family, with a large sail on its back.

  11. Atlantic sailfish - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on …

    The Atlantic sailfish is a metallic blue fish with a large sail-like dorsal fin and a long and pointed bill-like snout. It is dark bluish-black on the upperparts and lighter on the sides (counter-shading), with about twenty bluish horizontal bars …

  12. All About Sailfish - Salt Water Sportsman

    Oct 16, 2014 · Sailfish have dark backs and grayish-silver sides that lighten to almost white near the belly. Like other members of the billfish clan, however, they undergo color changes that are controlled by their nervous system and happen …

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