Sphyraena pinguis Günther, 1874
Red barracuda
photo by Suzuki, T.

Family:  Sphyraenidae (Barracudas)
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 3 - 6 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: southern Japan to the East China Sea and northern South China Sea (Ref. 12068).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found near shore on mud, sandy mud or rock bottoms (Ref. 11230, 48637). Usually forms large schools (Ref. 48637). Feeds on fishes.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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