Sphyraena forsteri Cuvier, 1829 is a animal in the Sphyraenidae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Sphyraena forsteri Cuvier, 1829
Sphyraena forsteri, or bigeye barracuda, is a nocturnal silver fish that lives in reef areas from 5 to 900 feet deep.
Bigeye barracuda (Sphyraena forsteri Cuvier, 1829) can grow up to 2.25 feet (0.69 meters) in length. It has a silver coloration and a long, slender body shape from head to tail. This species is nocturnal, and feeds on crustaceans, fish, and squid. Bigeye barracuda form large schools, and can be found in lagoon-like areas and outer reef slopes, at depths ranging from 5 feet to 900 feet.
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