Come identificare Great Barracuda

Per identificare Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

torpedo

Colorazione

Dorsal side typically dark green, grey, or blue, fading to silvery sides and a white belly. Often exhibits irregular, dark blotches or vertical bars on the sides, which can be more pronounced in juveniles or when camouflaged. Caudal fin is dark with white tips on the lobes.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Large, prominent mouth with powerful jaws and two rows of sharp, conical teeth of varying sizes, including large, fang-like canines., Two widely separated dorsal fins, the first with 5 strong spines and the second with 1 spine and 9 soft rays., Large, pointed head with large eyes., Lateral line is prominent and straight., Absence of gill rakers on the first arch.

Pinna dorsale

Two widely separated dorsal fins. First dorsal fin has 5 strong spines. Second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 9 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Forked caudal fin, dark with white tips on the lobes.

Pinna pettorale

Small, located low on the body.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are abdominal, located beneath the pectoral fins.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Size and Body Shape

   Can grow up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) in length and weigh over 50 kg (110 lbs). Its body is distinctly elongated and cylindrical, tapering towards the head and tail.

2. 2

   Dentition

   The most striking feature is its formidable mouth filled with numerous sharp, dagger-like teeth, including large canines. The lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw.

3. 3

   Coloration and Markings

   Silvery body with a darker dorsal side (greenish-grey to bluish) and a white belly. Irregular, dark blotches or vertical bars are often present on the sides, especially in younger individuals.

4. 4

   Fin Arrangement

   Two widely separated dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin is spiny, and the second is soft-rayed. The caudal fin is distinctly forked with dark coloration and white tips on the lobes.

Esplora Great Barracuda