Mexican Barracuda
Sphyraena ensis
- Group: Barracuda
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A streamlined barracuda of the continental shelf, it hunts in coastal water between about 10 and 60 metres and reaches well over a metre. Fairly common in its range, it is an important food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273979.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Barracuda live?
- The Mexican Barracuda (Sphyraena ensis) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Mexican Barracuda dangerous to divers?
- The Mexican Barracuda is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mexican Barracuda get?
- The Mexican Barracuda grows to about 1.3 m.