Guachanche Barracuda
Sphyraena guachancho
- Group: Barracuda
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, silver barracuda of turbid coastal water, the guachanche schools over muddy bottoms and often hangs near river mouths and estuaries. It hunts anchovies, herrings, snappers and small squid with the quick lunge typical of the family, and grows to around two metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159814.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guachanche Barracuda live?
- The Guachanche Barracuda (Sphyraena guachancho) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Guachanche Barracuda dangerous to divers?
- The Guachanche Barracuda is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Guachanche Barracuda get?
- The Guachanche Barracuda grows to about 2 m.