| Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) |
| 91 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 24 m |
| Southeast Pacific: Peru, including the Cocos and the Galapagos islands. |
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| Found in temperate waters (Ref. 9345). Seen in groups of 3-20 from the surface to about 24 m (Ref. 5590). Feeds mainly on fish . Large individuals may slash prey into pieces before swallowing them. The front of each jaw is toothless and there is a series of large triangular teeth along each side of both jaws (Ref. 28023). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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