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Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Sphyraena barracuda

(Edwards, 1771)

Great Barracuda

Also known as: Barracuda, Barra, Commerson's Sea Pike, Short Barracuda, Striped Seapike

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–100 m

Max size

2 m

Max weight

50 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

18.4 yrs

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Carangaria incertae sedis

Family

Sphyraenidae

Where to find it
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