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No, marlins and swordfish are not the same species. They belong to different genera within the same family, Istiophoridae. Marlins are in the genus Makaira, while swordfish are in the genus Xiphias.

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How many species of swordfish are there?

There are marlins, sailfish, swordfish, and two types of spearfish. There are probably a few more.


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They are different animals. The bill of the swordfish is longer and flatter than the marlin's. Swordfish are usually bigger and are usually eaten, while Marlins are caught for trophies.


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What species is a sword fish?

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What is another name for the fish called marlin?

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