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Bigeye Barracuda
Species IUCN · Least Concern (LC)

Bigeye Barracuda

Sphyraena forsteri, Cuvier, 1829

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About Bigeye Barracuda

The bigeye barracuda (Sphyraena forsteri) is a species of the family Sphyraenidae, which can be found in the tropical Indo-West Pacific oceans, excluding Hawaii.

Appearance

The bigeye barracuda can grow up to 2.25 feet (0.69 m). It is silver in color and long skinny shape from head to tail. They are nocturnal and like to eat crustaceans, fish, and squid.

Habitat

Bigeye barracuda are found in large schools in lagoon-like areas as well as the outer reef slopes from as little as 5 feet to 900 feet of depth.

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