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Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Large solitary barracuda that hangs motionless in mid-water.
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The Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 90–140 cm. Usually seen at 3–25 m depth. Where to see it: Palau, Ras Mohammed (Red Sea), Malapascua and Sipadan.
Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.
Taxonomic rank
species
Typical size
90–140 cm (total_length)
Maximum size
200 cm
Typical depth
3–25 m
Maximum depth
100 m
Conservation status
Research in progress
Photography difficulty
3 /5
Activity pattern
Diurnal.
Description
Distinguished here from the schooling chevron barracuda, which is a separate record. Conservation status not populated pending a verified Red List reading.
Habitat
Reef edges, wrecks, mangrove channels and open water.
Behaviour
Hovers motionless, then strikes at high speed; often shadows divers.
Diet
Fish.
Social behaviour
Solitary as an adult.
Photography notes
A motionless subject in open water with no background. Shoot up into the surface or against the reef for context.
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Where to see it
Destinations
Encounter records link species to destinations only when a verified source supports them.
Palau
Palau
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Ras Mohammed (Red Sea)
Egypt
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Malapascua
Philippines
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Sipadan
Malaysia
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Komodo
Indonesia
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Curaçao
Curaçao
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Bonaire
Netherlands
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
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