Barracuda - King of the Reef

Barracuda, King of the reef, photo taken at Cirkewwa"

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.

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