The pelican barracuda (Sphyraena idiastes) is a predatory ray-finned fish found in temperate coastal and oceanic waters. They are usually seen in groups of 3-20, from the surface to about 24 m. Pelican barracuda feed mainly on fish . Large individuals may slash prey into pieces before swallowing them.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 forsteri — considered poisonous
- Sphyraena viridensis — considered poisonous
- Sphyraena flavicauda — considered poisonous
- Sphyraena argentea — considered poisonous
- Sphyraena borealis — considered poisonous
- Sphyraena qenie — considered poisonous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Carangiformes
- Family
- Sphyraenidae
- Genus
- Sphyraena
- Species
- Sphyraena idiastes
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo