Pelican barracuda (Sphyraena idiastes)

Scientific name: Sphyraena idiastes Heller & Snodgrass, 1903

Pelican barracuda (Sphyraena idiastes)

The Pelican barracuda (Sphyraena idiastes) is a marine fish of the family Sphyraenidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, Peru, including the Cocos and the Galapagos islands.

Biology

Found in temperate waters. Seen in groups of 3-20 from the surface to about 24 m. Feeds mainly on fish. Large individuals may slash prey into pieces before swallowing them. The front of each jaw is toothless and there is a series of large triangular teeth along each side of both jaws.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sphyraena idiastes
Family
Sphyraenidae (Barracudas)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
91.0
Depth range
3–24 m (10–79 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 24 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Peru, including the Cocos and the Galapagos islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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