A barracuda is a large, predatory, ray-finned, saltwater fish of the genus Sphyraena, the only genus in the family Sphyraenidae, which was named by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1815. [2] It is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide ranging from the eastern border of the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea , on its western border the ...

Sphyraena barracuda, commonly known as the great barracuda, is a species of barracuda: large, apex predator ray-finned fish found in subtropical oceans around the world. The Syphyraena family contains 27 species while the great barracuda is one of this genus.

2024年5月27日 · Dolphins, killer whales, sharks, and Goliath groupers are all predators of the barracuda. They are all members of a small group of sea creatures that are strong enough and fast enough to capture a barracuda.

Barracuda have a formidable reputation as ruthless predators—even depicted in Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo as the merciless villain that kills Nemo’s mother. Widely distributed around the world,...

All barracuda are stealthy, opportunistic predators which rely on short bursts of astounding speed to capture their prey. They compete with other sea creatures such as dolphins for prey. 1. Barracudas are ferocious ambush predators. With a slim, torpedo-like body shape and crescent-shaped tail fins, barracudas are built for short bursts of speed.

2024年1月1日 · There are few predators that are large enough and fast enough to feed on adult great barracuda. Sharks, tuna, and goliath grouper have been known to feed on small adult barracuda. Juveniles likely fall prey to a variety of inshore predators.

2012年5月15日 · Predators of Great Barracuda. These species are the first on the food chain of the fishes. The younger ones often fall in the trap of the bigger fishes. The main predators of the bigger species are the dolphins, giant tunas, goliath grouper and sharks. Adaptations of Great Barracuda. During foraging, they tend to move their sleek body through ...

The primary predators of barracuda are killer whales, sharks, and dolphins. Other concerns that may impact barracuda populations are ocean acidification and loss of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves.

2023年8月6日 · Barracuda Predators. Despite their status as apex predators, barracudas also have natural enemies. Larger sharks, such as tiger sharks and bull sharks, pose a threat to juvenile and smaller adult barracudas. Additionally, dolphins and other predatory fish may occasionally prey on barracudas.

2024年12月3日 · Barracudas are sleek, ferocious predators that dominate the warm, tropical, and subtropical oceans of the world. Known for their lightning speed and razor-sharp teeth, these fish are both admired and feared in marine ecosystems.