Sphyraena [Sphyraena]
Description
Barracudas are sleek, fast predators that divers may see cruising along drop-offs or near reefs. They often hold a steady position before making sudden, straight-line bursts to chase prey.
Species
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Uncertain Placement Jacks & Relatives
Carangaria incertae sedis
|
| Family |
Barracudas
Sphyraenidae
|
Statistics
- Species 1