billfish
billfish, any of a group of long-jawed fishes (usually swordfish, marlin, and allies) that sometimes includes the marine gar (q.v.).
This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title:
billfish
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
30 December 2014
Access Date:
November 14, 2026