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The great barracuda (*Sphyraena barracuda*) is a species of fish within the family Sphyraenidae. It belongs to the order Carangaria incertae sedis, class Teleostei, and phylum Chordata. The taxon is accepted under the authority of Edwards, 1771. Common names for this organism include barracuda, becuna, and picua.
This species inhabits marine and brackish environments. Its range includes Brazil, French Polynesia, Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean, and Wallis and Futuna. The IUCN Red List classifies the great barracuda as Least Concern, a status recorded in 2015.
Individuals of this species have a maximum longevity of 14 years. The taxon is associated with a length of 2 and a mass of 50.
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Species
Least Concerngreat barracuda
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderCarangaria incertae sedis
- FamilySphyraenidae
Maximum longevity: 14 years
via IUCN
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- taxon common name
- zub-saalim
- taxon range
- The Bahamas
- short name
- S. barracuda
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Encyclopedic overview
Sphyraena barracuda, commonly known as the great barracuda, is a species of barracuda, a genus of 27 species of large ray-finned fish found in subtropical oceans worldwide. In its natural habitat, the great barracuda is an apex predator.
Distribution and habitat
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