Barracouta
Thyrsites Atun
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameThyrsites Atun
Other namesCouta, Manga, Pickhandle, Snoek
SizeUp to 2 m (6.56 ft)
WeightUp to 6 kg (13 lb)
FamilySnake Mackerel / Gempylidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal & deeper oceanic waters, deeper estuaries & bays, common in the benthopelagic zone
