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Great Barracuda

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena Barracuda

Quick Facts

Scientific name Sphyraena Barracuda

Other names Barracuda, Dingo-fish, Giant Barracuda, Giant Sea-pike, Short Barracuda, Small-eyed Barracuda, Striped Seapike

Size Up to 2 m (6.56 ft)

Weight Up to 50 kg (110 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Mangroves, estuaries, shallow/deep reefs, pelagic waters, oceanic islands

Depth Range

Interesting Info

The Great Barracuda is a aggressive predatory fish and can be found in shallow mangroves & flats to depths of 110 m (360 ft).
Barracuda are ambush hunters that can reach speeds of 43 km/h (27 mph) to catch its prey. Smaller pelagic, reef & baitfish make up its diet.
They are a warm to temperate water fish commonly found in subtropical oceans.
Estimates of lifespan are up to 14 years, with males maturing between 1 & 2 years and female between 2 & 4 years.
They are a popular sports fish amongst anglers.
The main predators of baracudda include sharks, tuna, large groper and larger predatory fish.

Species Interaction

Recreational Fishing & Reef

Great Barracuda are a highly targeted sports fish known for their aggressiveness and strong fight. They are commonly found around inshore & offshore coral & rocky reefs patrolling reef edges for prey. They can be found in small schools or solitary. Often spotted by recreational snorkelers & scuba divers.

The Australian distribution of the Great Barracuda includes waters from southern Western Australia up and around the Northern Territory, Queensland & down into northern New South Wales.