Southern Barracudina
Magnisudis prionosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1000 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, pike like fish of the open ocean, the southern barracudina feeds mainly on other fish. The young stay near the surface while adults drop into deeper water, mostly between three hundred and eight hundred metres but ranging down to a thousand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Alepisauridae › Magnisudis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234591.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Barracudina live?
- The Southern Barracudina (Magnisudis prionosa) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
- Is the Southern Barracudina dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Barracudina is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Barracudina get?
- The Southern Barracudina grows to about 55 cm.