Barracuda are prolific in all waters of Exmouth Gulf and Wilderness Island all year round. They are a super fast pelagic fighting fish and great fun on light tackle.
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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Sphyraenidae Genus: Sphyraena Species: S. Baracuda |
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Barracudas appear in open seas. They are voracious predators and hunt using a classic example of lie-in-wait or ambush. They rely on surprise and short bursts of speed (up to 27 mph (43 km/h)[2]) to overrun their prey, sacrificing maneuverability. Barracudas are more or less solitary in their habits. Young and half-grown fish frequently congregate in shoals. Their food is composed almost totally of fish of all kinds. Large barracudas, when gorged, may attempt to herd a school of prey fish in shallow water, where they guard over them until they are ready for another hunt. |
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