Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Sighting evidence at Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico

Solitary great barracuda hold station in the blue water off Desecheo's reef edges, their torpedo forms hovering motionless as they survey the reef below. Schooling barracuda form at the island's pinnacle tips during the winter months, sometimes numbering in the hundreds.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Great 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.

Great Barracuda

Evidence at this site

Also seen at other sites