Great Barracuda [Sphyraena barracuda]
Description
Great barracuda are sleek, powerful predators with a streamlined body built for speed. Divers commonly see them cruising in open water or hovering near drop-offs, sometimes forming loose groups as they scan for prey. Their sharp, alert look and quick darting movements make them a standout sight on many reefs.
Where To See Great Barracuda
Cape Kri
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
Blue Magic
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
Melissa's Garden
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
Citrus Ridge
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
The Passage
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
The Cathedral
Anilao
, Philippines
Twin Rocks
Anilao
, Philippines
Sepok Wall
Anilao
, Philippines
Elephant Head Rock
Similan Islands
, Thailand
Richelieu Rock
Similan Islands
, Thailand
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
|
| Genus |
Sphyraena
Sphyraena
|
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