Barracuda

Origin

The Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a predatory fish that belongs to the family Sphyraenidae, order Perciformes.
It lives in tropical and subtropical areas of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans and neighboring seas such as the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Brood and young specimens can also be found in estuaries or deltas.
It is also called Sea Pike because of its resemblance to Pike. It is known abroad under the names: Giant barracuda, the great barracuda.

Cast over barracuda

Barracuda Food

The main food source of the Barracuda is fish. It feeds on smaller fish, and as it grows it feeds on smaller mackerel or tuna.

Appearance Barracuda

It has a long and fusiform body, covered with small silvery scales. The elongated head has two large eyes and a mouth with a large opening and sharp teeth. It weighs between 2 and 10 kg depending on the species.
The flippers are not very large. The dorsal fin is located on the posterior side and the dorsal fin is bifurcated.
Not a very flexible fish. This slight stiffness is due to the fact that it has only 24 vertebrae. It can be 25cm or 2 metres long depending on the species.
One of the largest species of barracuda is called Sphyraena barracuda.

Sphyraena acutipinnis

Sphyraena afra

Sphyraena argentea

Sphyraena barracuda

Sphyraena borealis

Sphyraena chrysotaenia

Sphyraena

Sphyraena flavicauda

Sphyraena forsteri

Sphyraena guachancho

Sphyraena helleri

Sphyraena iburiensis

Sphyraena idiastes

Sphyraena japonica

Sphyraena jello

Sphyraena lucasana

Sphyraena novaehollandiae

Sphyraena obtusata

Sphyraena picudilla

Sphyraena pinguis

Sphyraena putnamae

Sphyraena qenie

Sphyraena sphyraena

Sphyraena tome

Sphyraena viridensis

Sphyraena waitii

Barracuda Behavior

Both juveniles and young fish live in rather large shoals. Adults lead a solitary life, being active day and night.
It is a popular fish both in gastronomic culture and in various games. He has appeared in various media appearances such as the film Finding Nemo and the Marvel Comics.
It can swim at more than 40km / h over short distances to catch prey or escape predators.

Breeding Barracuda

Not much data is known about the reproduction of barracudas.
During the breeding season they come close to shore in regions with shells and corals and gather in large shoals.
Once the eggs are laid, the female returns to her usual activity.