Sawtooth Barracuda
Sphyraena putnamae
- Group: Barracuda
- Typical depth: 3–20 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A barracuda of current swept lagoons and seaward reefs, it gathers in large daytime schools and turns to hunting after dark. Lined with the sharp teeth typical of its family, it reaches about 90 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212050.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sawtooth Barracuda live?
- The Sawtooth Barracuda (Sphyraena putnamae) is typically found at 3–20 m.
- Is the Sawtooth Barracuda dangerous to divers?
- The Sawtooth Barracuda is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sawtooth Barracuda get?
- The Sawtooth Barracuda grows to about 90 cm.