Sphyraena barracuda

Great Barracuda

1-1.5 metriä
14+ vuotta
Elinvoimainen
Tietoa

Great Barracuda

The great barracuda is a fearsome-looking predator with a torpedo-shaped body and impressive teeth. Despite their intimidating appearance, barracudas are generally harmless to divers and are fascinating to observe as they hover motionless or patrol reef edges.

Koko

1-1.5 metriä (jopa 2m)

Paino

18-40 kg

Elinikä

14+ vuotta

Suojelutila

Elinvoimainen

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

BahamaPunainen meri, EgyptiMalediivitFilippiinitIndonesiaKaribiaFlorida, UsaGreat Barrier Reef, Australia

Sukellusvinkit

Barracudas are attracted to shiny objects that resemble fish scales—remove jewelry before diving. They often hover at safety stops, providing great photo opportunities. Don't be alarmed by their curiosity.

Paras kausi

Year-round

Elinympäristö

Coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, and open water in tropical and subtropical oceans

Ravinto

Fish (especially silvery fish), squid, and shrimp
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Hauskoja faktoja

1

Barracudas can swim up to 58 km/h in short bursts

2

They use ambush tactics, striking prey with incredible speed

3

Juveniles often school while adults are typically solitary

4

Their teeth are so sharp they can sever fish in half with one bite

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