Pacific Barracuda
Sphyraena argentea
- Group: Barracuda
- Typical depth: 0 to 18 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A fast, slim predator that hunts near shore and close to the surface, the Pacific barracuda chases down other fishes, often in small schools. It can reach nearly a metre and a half, spawns in open water, and shifts south along the coast as autumn sets in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273978.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Barracuda live?
- The Pacific Barracuda (Sphyraena argentea) is typically found at 0 to 18 m.
- Is the Pacific Barracuda dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Barracuda can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Pacific Barracuda get?
- The Pacific Barracuda grows to about 1.5 m.