Sharpchin Barracudina
Stemonosudis macrura
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–330 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, translucent barracudina of warm open water, the sharpchin barracudina drifts from the surface layers down past 300 metres. Known mainly from young specimens, it probably reaches around 25 centimetres and scatters its eggs to develop among the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Paralepididae › Stemonosudis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220334.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sharpchin Barracudina live?
- The Sharpchin Barracudina (Stemonosudis macrura) is typically found at 18–330 m.
- Is the Sharpchin Barracudina dangerous to divers?
- The Sharpchin Barracudina is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sharpchin Barracudina get?
- The Sharpchin Barracudina grows to about 15 cm.