Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2015

European Barracuda

Sphyraena sphyraena

Sighting evidence at Apollonas Reef, Naxos

Schools of European barracuda aggregate around the reef's exposed tips where currents concentrate prey. These apex predators play a key role in controlling smaller pelagic fish populations and are most active during tidal flow changes. In summer months, groups of several hundred individuals are not uncommon.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

European 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.

European Barracuda

Evidence at this site

Also seen at other sites