Southern Sennet
Sphyraena picudilla
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–65 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender barracuda of coastal rocky and coral reefs, it often hangs in large schools near the surface and is more common over muddy ground. Juveniles hide in seagrass, adults reach about sixty centimetres, and the flesh can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Sphyraenidae › Sphyraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273984.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Sennet live?
- The Southern Sennet (Sphyraena picudilla) is typically found at 1–65 m.
- Is the Southern Sennet dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Sennet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Sennet get?
- The Southern Sennet grows to about 61 cm.