A name applied to several distinct fishes The garfish (Tylosurus, or Belone, longirostris) and allied species
Any of several long-jawed fishes, especially those in the family Istiophoridae, including marlins, spearfishes, and sailfishes. The name is also applied to the gar, needlefish, and sauries (family Scomberesocidae), as well as to the swordfish (family Xiphiidae)