Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda Distribution: b> Belt tropical Atlantic side, Indo Pacific region. Description: b> Size between 40 and 200 cm. Its weight can reach nearly 50kg. The body color is silver with a few scattered black spots often. A large elongated and slightly lowered jaw has large sharp teeth. Habitat: b> This fish lives alone. It can be observed up to 100 m deep, but in view of its power, it is frequently encountered on the reef plateau. Food: b> This is a formidable predator known for its lightning attacks and its voracity; It feeds mainly on cephalopods, fish and shrimp. |
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