How big is the Great barracuda?

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) reaches 60–200 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Great barracuda?

Great barracuda is found between 0–100 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Great barracuda?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Great barracuda?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)

Key facts

Scientific name: Sphyraena barracuda
Common name: Great barracuda
Category: Fish
Family: Sphyraenidae
Genus: Sphyraena
Size: 60–200 cm
Depth: 0–100 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef, open-water
Behaviours: solitary, ambush-predator
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific

Description

Sphyraena barracuda reaches 2 m. Slender silver fusiform body, prominent jaws armed with dagger-like teeth. Solitary and territorial, often seen hovering motionless in midwater, watching divers with a faintly unsettling curiosity. Rarely aggressive but attracted to shiny objects: remove rings and jewelry before diving. Hunts with explosive bursts of speed.

Photo of Great barracuda

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Great barracuda?: Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) reaches 60–200 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Great barracuda?: Great barracuda is found between 0–100 m deep.
Is the Great barracuda dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Great barracuda?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Great barracuda?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Sphyraena

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 345843)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 9784990)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia