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Sphyraena pinguis Günther, 1874 Red barracuda |
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photo by
Suzuki, T. |
| Family: | Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 3 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: southern Japan to the East China Sea and northern South China Sea (Ref. 12068). | |||
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| Biology: | Found near shore on mud, sandy mud or rock bottoms (Ref. 11230, 48637). Usually forms large schools (Ref. 48637). Feeds on fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||