Sphyraena pinguis Günther, 1874 Red barracuda |
photo by
Suzuki, T. |
Family: | Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) | |||
Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 3 - 6 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: southern Japan to the East China Sea and northern South China Sea (Ref. 12068). | |||
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Biology: | Found near shore on mud, sandy mud or rock bottoms (Ref. 11230, 48637). Usually forms large schools (Ref. 48637). Feeds on fishes. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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