Southern Sennet (Sphyraena picudilla)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Sphyraena picudilla
- Common name
- Southern Sennet
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Sphyraenidae
- Genus
- Sphyraena
- Size
- 25–55 cm
- Depth
- 1–50 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- pelagic, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Medium Sphyraenid schooling Caribbean, fast hunter.
Photo of Southern Sennet
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Southern Sennet?
- Southern Sennet (Sphyraena picudilla) reaches 25–55 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Southern Sennet?
- Southern Sennet is found between 1–50 m deep.
- Is the Southern Sennet dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Southern Sennet?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Southern Sennet?
- Found in: Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Sphyraena
- Sphyraena viridensis - Yellowmouth barracuda
- Sphyraena barracuda - Great barracuda
- Sphyraena jello - Pickhandle barracuda
- Sphyraena guachancho - Great Barracuda
- Sphyraena qenie - Blackfin barracuda
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273984)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2394238)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia