Grandus barracudus (Grand Barracuda)
Description
Long fish with a not very confident head. He has great sharp and sharp tooth like rasoire blades.
The Grandus Barracudus is a fish present in the warm and tropical waters of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. It is a lonely and carnivorous fish, which feeds mainly on smaller fish and small marine mammals.
The Grandus Barracudus has an elongated and slender shape, with a tapered body and long and fine pectoral fins. Its color is generally gray or dark green, with dark vertical strips that cover its entire body. Its upper jaw is prominent and with sharp and sharp teeth, while its lower jaw is smaller and less developed.
The Grandus Barracudus can reach an impressive size, with individuals measuring up to 1.5 meters long for a weight of 30 kg. However, most of the specimens observed in a natural environment are generally smaller, with an average size of about 70 cm.
The Grandus Barracudus is a quick and agile fish, capable of moving to impressive speeds thanks to its powerful pectoral fins. He can also jump out of the water to catch his prey, which allows him to hunt flying fish such as sardines or anchovies.
The Grandus Barracudus is a lonely fish, which generally only lives in small groups or alone. It is often found near coral reefs or sand banks, where it hides to surprise its prey. It is also common to see it in estuaries and mangroves, where it can find an abundance of food.
The Grandus Barracudus is a fish much appreciated by fishermen, due to its tasty flesh and its imposing size. However, it is also considered a potentially dangerous species for humans, due to its powerful jaw and sharp teeth. Therefore, it is important to take precautions when meeting it at sea.
Origin
- FamilySphyrenidae
- OriginPacific, Atlantic, Indian ocean
Characteristics
- Adult size2 cm
- BehaviourAggressive
- FoodCarnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeSeawater, hot
- Temperature19 - 31 °C
- pH5 - 8
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)255 L
Reproduction
Very rare in the presence of species that he does not know.
