Chevron Barracuda
Sphyraena genie
Sighting evidence at Caverne Profondes, Rodrigues Island
Chevron barracuda form dense spiralling schools of hundreds of fish at current-exposed points like the Caverne Profondes wall exit, a behaviour believed to serve as both anti-predator protection and a mechanism for conserving energy in strong currents through hydrodynamic drafting. They are ambush predators of reef fish and their schooling is predominantly a non-feeding behaviour during daylight hours. The shimmering silver vortex formed by a schooling barracuda aggregation is one of the most visually captivating sights in tropical diving.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Chevron Barracuda is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.