Great barracuda
species of Actinopterygii
The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a species of barracuda found in tropical waters of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. They are disappearing in Florida.
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| Great barracuda hovering in the current at Paradise Reef, Cozumel, Mexico | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Istiophoriformes |
| Family: | Sphyraenidae |
| Genus: | Sphyraena |
| Species: | S. barracuda
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| Sphyraena barracuda | |
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Description
changeThe great barracuda are large, usually around 60–100 cm (24–39 in) in length. It is blue-gray above and becomes pale gray below. They have strong, pointed teeth. The head is pointed, making it look like a pike. The caudal fin is forked. The gill covers don't have spines.
The largest great barracuda measured 3 m (9.8 ft).
With humans
changeGreat barracudas sometimes attack humans, but these are usually rare.
References
change- ↑ Aiken, K.A.; Dooley, J.; Marechal, J.; Pina Amargos, F.; Russell, B.; Singh-Renton, S. (2017) [errata version of 2015 assessment]. "Sphyraena barracuda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T190399A115319634. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T190399A15603115.en.
Other websites
change- Great barracuda pictures on Sealife Collection