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The Barracuda
Barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena), tapering, compact body,
laterally compressed. Long head with pointed nose and a prominent lower jaw.
The two dorsal fins are quite seperate. Blueish-grey topside with numerous dark
bands on the sides. Lives in open water from the surface down to 100 meters.
Maximum size 165 cm.
Barracudas occur both singly and in schools around reefs, but also appear in open
seas. They are voracious predators and hunt using a classic example of lie-in-wait
or ambush. They rely on surprise and short bursts of speed (up to 27mph (43 km/h))
to overrun their prey, sacrificing maneuverability.
The larger barracudas are more or less solitary in their habits. Barracudas do not
stick around to care for their young. Young and half-grown fish frequently
congregate in schools. Their food is composed of fish of all types. Large
barracudas, when gorged, may attempt to herd a shoal of prey fish in shallow
water, where they guard over them until they are ready for another meal. Large
barracudas have been known to eat young barracudas.
 Barracuda some detail |
 Barracuda Reef |
 Barracudas at the wreck |
 King of the Reef |
 Drifting |
 Preditor |
 Guards |
 Invasion |
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 Barracuda Reef . |
 Barracudas all over the Faroud |
