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Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2015

Atlantic Barracuda

Sphyraena viridensis

Sighting evidence at Punta Gaviota, La Gomera

Atlantic Barracuda

Photo: rovil · CC BY-NC

The yellowmouth barracuda forms dense resident schools around the Punta Gaviota headland, using the point as a reference structure to patrol for smaller prey fish. Schools of several hundred individuals are common in summer, creating the swirling tornado displays that make this site famous among Canarian divers.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Atlantic Barracuda is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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