Istiophoridae: meaning, definitions and examples

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Istiophoridae

 

[ ษชstiหˆoสŠfษ™rษ™หŒdaษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish family

Istiophoridae is a family of fish commonly known as billfish, which includes species such as marlins and sailfish. These fish are characterized by their elongated bodies, long bills, and are known for their speed and agility in the water. They are typically found in warm oceanic waters and are highly sought after in sport fishing.

Synonyms

billfish, marlin, sailfish.

Examples of usage

  • The Istiophoridae family includes the blue marlin.
  • Sailfish from the Istiophoridae family are known for their incredible speed.
  • Fishermen often target Istiophoridae for their challenging catch.

Translations

Translations of the word "Istiophoridae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคธเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคซเฅ‹ ridเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ†ัั‚ั–ะพั„ะพั€ะธะดะพะฒั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ชใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒชใƒ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์Šคํ‹ฐ์˜คํฌ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰‘้ฑผ็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Istiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤฐstiophoridae

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Istiophoridae

Etymology

The name 'Istiophoridae' originates from the Greek 'istiophoros', which means 'spear bearer', referring to the characteristic elongated bills of these fish. The family was first formally described in scientific literature in the early 19th century, recognizing the unique traits that separated them from other fish families. Over the years, Istiophoridae has garnered significant attention due to their importance in sport fishing and their remarkable speed, making them a favorite among anglers. The study of this family has also contributed to marine biology and conservation efforts, as many of its species face threats from overfishing and habitat loss in their native environments.