Arabian barracuda
📖 Overview
Arabian barracuda (Sphyraena arabiansis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sphyraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 142 cm. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. This large sized barracuda is distinguished by the following characters. along the body are numerous, small cycloid scales; 118-122 lateral line scales; a broad, rounded maxilla ending vertically below before the anterior margin of the eye; with a narrow interorbital area (4.20-5.13 in head length); prominently pointed are the paired central lobes of the caudal fin; very prominent lateral line curved before the origin of first dorsal fin; branchiostegal membrane in the opercular region is white; body without black spots .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arabian barracuda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic. Tropical west coast of India, in the Arabian Sea and around the Lakshadweep Islands and adjacent seamounts.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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