Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Sighting evidence at Vila Franca do Campo Islet, São Miguel
Photo: Christian Amador Da Silva · © all rights reserved
Great barracuda form stationary hovering groups along the deeper sections of the islet wall at 15 to 25 m, apparently using the current shadow behind the crater rim to ambush prey passing in the flow. They are one of the most photogenic species at this site due to their stillness and the clean blue water backdrop the open Atlantic provides. Juveniles occupy shallower rubble zones while large adults reaching over 1 m cluster on the mid-wall, a size stratification typical of this species.
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.