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Chevron barracuda
Sphyraena qenie
The schooling barracuda that forms slow-turning tornadoes over reef corners.
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The Chevron barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 70–90 cm. Usually seen at 10–30 m depth. Where to see it: Sipadan, Palau and Ef Na.
Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.
Taxonomic rank
species
Typical size
70–90 cm (total_length)
Maximum size
100 cm
Typical depth
10–30 m
Maximum depth
50 m
Conservation status
Research in progress
Photography difficulty
3 /5
Activity pattern
Diurnal schooling.
Description
Accepted name confirmed via WoRMS (AphiaID 212049). Kept separate from the great barracuda because the diving experience and behaviour differ entirely. Conservation status not populated pending a verified Red List reading.
Habitat
Outer reef slopes and channel mouths in current.
Behaviour
Forms dense spiralling schools over current-swept reef corners.
Diet
Small schooling fish.
Social behaviour
Large schools of hundreds.
Photography notes
The tornado is the picture. Approach from below with a fisheye and no strobes.
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