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Great barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)Common

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Fishcarnivore

The barra, or great barracuda, is a sleek, powerful fish found in warm subtropical oceans around the world. Known for its sharp teeth and torpedo-shaped body, it’s a skilled hunter that thrives in coastal waters.

  • Barracudas belong to a group of 27 similar fish species.
  • They have large, sharp teeth for catching prey.
  • They live in subtropical oceans worldwide.
OceanCoral reefWorldwide
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Sphyraena barracuda
Habitat
Ocean, Coral reef
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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