Sphyraena viridensis

Open-sea hunters

  • Yellowmouth barracuda
  • Gebänderter Barrakuda
  • Gestreepte Baracuda
  • Bécune à bouche jaune
  • Espeton boca amarilla
  • Barracuda boccagialla

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 130 cm
  • Maximum age known : 8 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!