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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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∙ 12y agoThey're the same thing
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What eats flying fish?
King Mackerel, mahi mahi, wahoo, marlin, swordfish, tuna
What are peligic fish?
pelagic fish? Pelagic means open ocean so a pleagic fish lives in the ocean in the open ocean, good examples are tuna, marlin, swordfish, mahi mahi etc...
What is the other name for swordfish?
Possibly marlin - they are not actually swordfish, but are closely related.
What family is the swordfish?
Swordfish are related to the tuna. They are part of the Xiphiidae family which includes tuna, swordfish, marlin, and some species of shark.
What prehistoric animal is the swordfish related to?
Protosphyraena
What are marine animals from a-z?
A Beluga Whale Catfish Dolphin Eel Flying fish G H I J Krill L Mahi-mahi Narwhal Octopus Porpoise Q Rockfish Swordfish Tuna U V Whale X Yellow fish Z
Does a mahi mahi fish have scales?
That's a good question. Not all fish have scales. Swordfish, catfish, cod, mackerel, whiting, sturgeons, sharks and eels are just a few examples of fish without scales. The mahi-mahi fish does have scales, and is a clean fish, suitable for human consumption, according to the bible. Leviticus 11:9 states: "Of all the creatures living in the water of the seas and the streams, you may eat any that have fins and scales". Mahi-mahi meets the criteria of having both fins and scales.
When was Mahi-mahi created?
Mahi-mahi was created in 1758.
What are good seafood entrees to eat?
Depends on which part of the country you are from. In the South, we do low country deep fried, and the best entrees are shrimp, flounder, oysters, scallops. Lobster is good, as are red snapper, tuna, swordfish, clams, mahi mahi, trout (both freshwater species and sea trout) salmon.
Where did the name mahi mahi come from?
In the Hawaiian language Mahi Mahi means 'very strong'. The Mahi Mahi fish is respected in the ancient Hawaiian culture.
What is a ballyhoo?
A Ballyhoo Fish looks related to a mahi mahi. Look it up on the computer to find out more.
Mahi mahi a hawaiian dish was once called what?
Mahi mahi, a popular fish, are found around the world in tropical and subtropical ocean waters. Another name for the mahi mahi is the dolphin fish.
