Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Sighting evidence at New Guinea Reef, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Photo: Christian Amador Da Silva · © all rights reserved
Solitary great barracuda of 1–1.5 metres regularly hold station in the current flow off the wall face at New Guinea Reef, using the upwelling to position themselves effortlessly while scanning for prey fish below. Their presence is a reliable sign of healthy reef fish biomass, as barracuda require abundant prey populations to sustain themselves. Divers approaching slowly and avoiding sudden movements can get within a few metres of these silver predators before they shift position.
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.