ensis, Xiphias Lacepède [B. G. E.] 1800:288, 296 [Histoire naturelle des poissons (Lacepède) v. 2; ref. 2709] La Rochelle, France, Bay of Biscay, northeastern Atlantic. Holotype (unique): MNHN A-9460 (spear only). Type catalog: Bauchot & Blanc 1961:379 [ref. 20733], Blanc & Bauchot 1964:458, Fig. 41 [ref. 20804]. Also appeared in Sonnini 1803:166 [ref. 30473]. •Questionably a synonym of Makaira nigricans Lacepède 1802 -- (Nakamura 1990:1003 [ref. 19483], Nakamura 1983:329 [ref. 5371]). Current status: Uncertain as Makaira nigricans Lacepède 1802. Istiophoridae. Habitat: marine.