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The barracuda (Sphyraenus, family Sphyraenidae) is a ray-finned fish notable for its large size (up to 1.8 m or 5 ft) and fearsome appearance. Although attacks on humans are known, barracudas are primarily voracious predators on other fish. The one genus of the family includes about 25 known species.
The barracuda body is elongate, with the lower jaw of the large mouth jutting out, and displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth. The two dorsal fins are widely separated, with the first having five spines and the second one spine and nine soft rays. The lateral line is prominent.
Their body plan is a classic example of a lie-in-wait or ambush predator: barracudas rely on surprise and short bursts of speed to overrun their prey, sacrificing manoeuvrability.
Barracudas occur in subtropical and tropical oceans worldwide, and may be seen in schools, particularly during spawning. They are caught as food and game fish, and scuba divers often see them cruising above coral reefs.
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Taxonmony
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Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinipterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Sphyraenidae
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INFO LINKS
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Barracuda
Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia
Hazard information and Nomenclature on Barracudas. "Barracuda is one of a number of warm-water marine finfish species that have been implicated in ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP)". Read More
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Great Barracuda
MarineBio.com
Great Barracuda: facts, pictures, habitat, and other information Read More
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Pacific Barracuda
MarineBio.com
Pacific Barracuda: facts, pictures, habitat, and other information Read More
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Barracuda
GreenReef
"In the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, exist eighteen species of barracuda". These are thought to be fierce predators. Interesting Narrative Read More
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Barracuda
Discovery.com
Interesting facts. Good for school kids. "Take one look at a great barracuda's
toothy grin and you'll understand why it has earned the nickname "Tiger of the Sea."" Read More
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Great Barracuda
Florida Museum of Natural History
Categorized information on geographical distribution, taxonomy, common names, biology, habitat, etc. "Occurring worldwide in near shore tropical and subtropical seas (30°N - 30°S), the great barracuda is common in the western Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts (U.S.) to Brazil". Read More
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Barracuda
Oceanes - the holiday designer
Brief description and categorized information about Barracuda Read More
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Barracuda
Barracuda 2001
There are 18 species! Basic Information Read More
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Great Barracuda
Rock and Wreck Fishes of North Carolina
Narrative on Great Barracuda, includes information of features, distribution, habitat; has nice pictures and print references Read More
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