Sphyraena barracuda

Open-sea hunters

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  • Great barracuda
  • Grosser Barrakuda
  • Grote barracuda
  • Barracuda
  • Picuda barracuda
  • Barracuda

Distribution

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

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 70 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 200 cm
  • Maximum age known : 15 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) :
    • -Sport or local fishing