Key Identification Features
- Two dorsal fins sit widely separated along the fish's back; the anterior dorsal fin usually has spines, while the posterior dorsal fin only has rays.
- Like other barracudas, it is known for its intimidating mouth filled with sharp teeth and fang-like structures.
- This species has a distinctly forked tail fin and widely separated dorsal fins.
- It is distinguished by 18 to 22 long, v-shaped black lateral bands running along its body, with the apex of each v pointing forward; this band count separates it from similar species S.
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