The Black Swordfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:average_temperature Cooked to medium rare
gptkbp:behavior Solitary
gptkbp:body_style Streamlined
gptkbp:color Dark blue
Dark blue to black
Countershading
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method Grilling, broiling
gptkbp:cuisine gptkb:product
Popular in Mediterranean cuisine
Firm texture
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of strength
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and temperate oceans
gptkbp:family gptkb:Xiphiidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin
Rigid dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Commercial fishing
International agreements
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Overfishing concerns
Popular among anglers
Year-round fishing
Subject to quotas
Bycatch issues
Trolling and longlining
Harpoons and nets
Near continental shelves
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Open ocean
Worldwide distribution
Up to 2000 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black Swordfish
gptkbp:is_essential_for Sport fishing
gptkbp:known_for Long bill
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length 4.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 4 to 5 years
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migration
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Swordfish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Studied for growth and reproduction
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for migratory patterns
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Xiphias_gladius
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:species Not endangered
Limited aquaculture potential
5 pairs
gptkbp:speed Up to 97 km/h
gptkbp:tail_type Lunate tail
gptkbp:traded_on Rarely kept in aquariums
gptkbp:values High market value
gptkbp:vision Good eyesight
gptkbp:weight up to 650 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black_Bart_Roberts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4