How big is the Pickhandle barracuda?

Pickhandle barracuda (Sphyraena jello) reaches 60–150 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Pickhandle barracuda?

Pickhandle barracuda is found between 10–200 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Pickhandle barracuda?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Pickhandle barracuda?

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

Pickhandle barracuda (Sphyraena jello)

Key facts

Scientific name: Sphyraena jello
Common name: Pickhandle barracuda
Category: Fish
Family: Sphyraenidae
Genus: Sphyraena
Size: 60–150 cm
Depth: 10–200 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: open-water, reef
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Sphyraena jello reaches 1.5 m. Elongated silver body with oblique dark chevrons, sharp teeth characteristic of barracudas. Unlike often-solitary S. barracuda, S. jello forms very dense schools that organize into spiraled tornadoes above reefs by day, an iconic sight in Philippines (Puerto Galera), Sabah and Indonesia dives. Hunts dispersed at night. From 10 to 200 m.

Photo of Pickhandle barracuda

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pickhandle barracuda?: Pickhandle barracuda (Sphyraena jello) reaches 60–150 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Pickhandle barracuda?: Pickhandle barracuda is found between 10–200 m deep.
Is the Pickhandle barracuda dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Pickhandle barracuda?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Pickhandle barracuda?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Sphyraena

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 212045)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2394208)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia