| Family: |
Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) |
| Max. size: |
32.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 148.7 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from East London, South Africa to Iraq, east to Fiji. Mediterranean: Lessepsian migrant. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Dusky band from snout through center of eye and above pectoral base to caudal peduncle, the band may be yellowish on the head; caudal fin yellow, upper and trailing edge black (Ref. 5491). |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 122826. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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