European Barracuda
Sphyraena sphyraena
- Group: Barracuda
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1.7 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A streamlined ambush hunter of coastal and offshore waters, the European barracuda chases fish and, less often, squid and crustaceans. It grows to well over a metre and shows the long jaw and sharp teeth typical of its family. It is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127068.
FAQ
- How deep does the European Barracuda live?
- The European Barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the European Barracuda dangerous to divers?
- The European Barracuda is harmless to divers.
- How big does the European Barracuda get?
- The European Barracuda grows to about 1.7 m.