Great barracuda
| Great barracuda | |
|---|---|
| Great barracuda hovering in the current at Paradise Reef, Cozumel, Mexico | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Istiophoriformes |
| Family: | Sphyraenidae |
| Genus: | Sphyraena |
| Species: | S. barracuda
|
| Binomial name | |
| Sphyraena barracuda (Edwards in Catesby, 1771)
| |
| Synonyms | |
|
List
| |
The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a species of barracuda found in tropical waters of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. They are disappearing in Florida.
Description
The great barracuda are large, usually around 60–100 cm (24–39 in) in length. It is blue-gray above and becomes pale gray below. They have strong, pointed teeth. The head is pointed, making it look like a pike. The caudal fin is forked. The gill covers don't have spines.
The largest great barracuda measured 3 m (9.8 ft).
With humans
Great barracudas sometimes attack humans, but these are usually rare.
References
- ↑ Aiken, K.A.; Dooley, J.; Marechal, J.; Pina Amargos, F.; Russell, B.; Singh-Renton, S. (2017) [errata version of 2015 assessment]. "Sphyraena barracuda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T190399A115319634. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T190399A15603115.en.
Other websites
- Great barracuda pictures on Sealife Collection