Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie)

Blackfin Barracuda, a reference photo — Photo: Alexander Vasenin · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The blackfin barracuda (Sphyraena qenie), also known as the chevron barracuda, is known for its aggressive, predatory personality.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered poisonous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Barracuda (age and diet dependent) Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Sphyraena viridensis — considered poisonous
Sphyraena jello — considered poisonous
Sphyraena idiastes — considered poisonous
Sphyraena forsteri — considered poisonous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Carangiformes
Family: Sphyraenidae
Genus: Sphyraena
Species: Sphyraena qenie

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