Barracudas vary in size, depending on the species. Largest species of barracuda can reach 6 feet in length and weigh up to 103 pounds. source
Barracudas vary in size, depending on the species. Largest species of barracuda can reach 6 feet in length and weigh up to 103 pounds.
Upper part of the body Barracudas is covered with scales that can be black, brown, grey or blue in color. Belly is always white. Irregular dark spots are located on both sides of the body. source
Upper part of the body Barracudas is covered with scales that can be black, brown, grey or blue in color. Belly is always white. Irregular dark spots are located on both sides of the body.
Barracuda has elongated body with pointed head. It has two dorsal fins and tail fin shaped like a fork. source
Barracuda has elongated body with pointed head. It has two dorsal fins and tail fin shaped like a fork.
Barracudas have teeth facing forward and backward to make it almost impossible for fist to escape from their mouths. source
Barracudas have teeth facing forward and backward to make it almost impossible for fist to escape from their mouths.
Barracudas are attracted to shiny objects. source
Barracudas are attracted to shiny objects.
There are 18 species of Barracudas. source
There are 18 species of Barracudas.
Barracuda's diet consists of different types of fish: groupers, anchovies, mullets, snappers… Besides fish, barracuda sometimes eats squids and crustaceans. source
Barracuda's diet consists of different types of fish: groupers, anchovies, mullets, snappers… Besides fish, barracuda sometimes eats squids and crustaceans.
Barracuda is known as dangerous fish that can attack divers without any obvious reason. source
Barracuda is known as dangerous fish that can attack divers without any obvious reason.
Barracuda can act as an ambush predator that attacks using the factor of surprise. When there is no place to hide, barracuda will chase its prey actively. source
Barracuda can act as an ambush predator that attacks using the factor of surprise. When there is no place to hide, barracuda will chase its prey actively.
Barracuda is nocturnal animal (active during the night). source
Barracuda is nocturnal animal (active during the night).
Barracuda can swim at the speed of 25 miles per hour. source
Barracuda can swim at the speed of 25 miles per hour.
This Barracuda's feature (speed) is useful both for hunting and for escape from predators. source
This Barracuda's feature (speed) is useful both for hunting and for escape from predators.
Even though barracuda is one of the greatest predators in the sea, it can be prey of some large marine animals. Biggest enemies of barracuda are killer whales and sharks. source
Even though barracuda is one of the greatest predators in the sea, it can be prey of some large marine animals. Biggest enemies of barracuda are killer whales and sharks.
Barracuda prefers solitary life, but it sometimes gathers in groups called "schools". Life in a group provides safety and facilitates hunting (group of barracuda hunts cooperatively). source
Barracuda prefers solitary life, but it sometimes gathers in groups called "schools". Life in a group provides safety and facilitates hunting (group of barracuda hunts cooperatively).
Barracuda can survive from 10 to 15 years in the wild. source
Barracuda can survive from 10 to 15 years in the wild.
