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Spawning of Xiphias gladius
Main Ref: Kailola, P.J., M.J. Williams, P.C. Stewart, R.E. Reichelt, A. McNee and C. Grieve, 1993
Data Ref.: Nishikawa, Y., M. Honma, S. Ueyanagi and S. Kikawa, 1985
Country: Australia
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Locality: Coral Sea
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Temperature:  -   °C
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Comments: Broadbill swordfish with mature ovaries have also been caught in this area in October (Ref. 7176). In western waters, the greatest number of larvae have been collected between northwestern Australia and Java, where they are common during spring and summer (Ref. 30274).
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