Pelican barracuda
📖 Overview
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 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pelican barracuda is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pelican barracuda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 24 m . Tropical; 7°N - Southeast Pacific: Peru, including the Cocos and the Galapagos islands.
🌿 Ecology
fish
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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