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Yellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Sphyraena flavicauda

Rüppell, 1838

Yellowtail Barracuda

Also known as: Barracuda, Yellowstripe Barracuda

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

2–25 m

Max size

60 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

98.8 yrs

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Carangaria incertae sedis

Family

Sphyraenidae

Where to find it
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