Guinean Barracuda
Sphyraena afra
- Group: Barracuda
- Typical depth: 0–75 m
- Max size: 2.1 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A heavy bodied barracuda of West African coasts, it can reach over two metres and pushes readily into lagoons and estuaries. It hunts fish and shrimp on the continental shelf with the family's trademark underslung jaw and dagger teeth. Prized for food and sport, it has never been reported to carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273977.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guinean Barracuda live?
- The Guinean Barracuda (Sphyraena afra) is typically found at 0–75 m.
- Is the Guinean Barracuda dangerous to divers?
- The Guinean Barracuda can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Guinean Barracuda get?
- The Guinean Barracuda grows to about 2.1 m.