Sailfish
Sailfish
- Common Name: Sailfish
- Scientific Name: Istiophorus spp.
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Beloniformes
- Family: Istiophoridae
- Habitat: Warm and temperate oceans worldwide
- Speed: Up to 68 mph (110 km/h)
- Diet: Fish, squid, and crustaceans
- Distinctive Features: Elongated body, long, pointed bill, sail-like dorsal fin, iridescent blue-green coloration
- Conservation Status: Varies depending on the species (some are Least Concern, others are Vulnerable)
The selfish is one of the two species of salt-water fishes, belonging to the family of the Istiophoridae, blue or grey in color. It is one of the fastest aquatic creatures on the earth, that can go up to a top speed of 68 miles per hour. An adult sailfish can be 1.2-1.5 meters long and can easily weigh around 100 pounds. Tropical regions such as the Indian Ocean and the temperate waters of the Pacific are the main habitat for this fish.
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