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Istiophoriformes

Istiophoriformes

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Istiophoriformes are an order of bony fish which is not fully recognized by some taxonomists, with some including the two extant families Xiphiidae and Istiophoridae,^[1] and others including the family Sphyraenidae.^[2]

Families

The following families are classified under the Istiophoriformes. Three are extant, and three are extinct:^[2]^[3]

Sphyraenidae (barracudas)
Xiphiidae (swordfish)
Istiophoridae (marlins, spearfish and sailfish)
†Hemingwayidae
†Palaeorhynchidae
†Blochiidae

References

^ "Istiophoriformes". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
^ ^a ^b Nelson, JS; Grande, TC & Wilson, MVH (2016). "Classification of fishes from Fishes of the World 5th Edition" (PDF). Retrieved 10 May 2018.
^ Santini, F.; Sorenson, L. (2013). "First molecular timetree of billfishes (Istiophoriformes: Acanthomorpha) shows a Late Miocene radiation of marlins and allies". Italian Journal of Zoology. 80 (4): 481–489. doi:10.1080/11250003.2013.848945.

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Istiophoriformes: Brief Summary

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Istiophoriformes are an order of bony fish which is not fully recognized by some taxonomists, with some including the two extant families Xiphiidae and Istiophoridae, and others including the family Sphyraenidae.

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