Blackfin Barracuda
Sphyraena qenie
- Group: Barracuda
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1.7 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large barracuda of current swept lagoon and seaward reefs, reaching about one and a seven tenths metres, it gathers by day in big schools that often hold the same spot for months. The schools break up at night so individuals can hunt fish, and like other large barracudas it can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212049.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackfin Barracuda live?
- The Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Blackfin Barracuda dangerous to divers?
- The Blackfin Barracuda is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackfin Barracuda get?
- The Blackfin Barracuda grows to about 1.7 m.