Sphyraena flavicauda

Open-sea hunters

  • Yellowtail barracuda
  • Gelbschwanz - Barrakuda
  • Bécune à queue jaune
  • Barracuda de cola amarilla
  • Barracuda coda gialla

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

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 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Mollusks -

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • 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!