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SPIKE

GREAT BARRACUDA

( SPHYRAENA BARRACUDA )

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Family

Sphyraenidae

Color/s

Gray above; silvery sides. Dark spots above anal fin.

Depth

nearshore coral reefs, seagrasses, and mangroves

Size

4 to 6 feet

190 cm

Behavior

He is a curious fish, and often follows snorkelers or divers. He tends to be solitary but is sometimes found in small aggregations over reefs and sandy bottoms

Food Source

Feeds chiefly on fishes and occasionally on squids and shrimps

Reproduction

 

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