Sphyraena obtusata Cuvier, 1829 is a animal in the Sphyraenidae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Sphyraena obtusata Cuvier, 1829

Sphyraena obtusata Cuvier, 1829

Sphyraena obtusata, the obtuse barracuda, is a 55 cm max tropical ocean barracuda in the family Sphyraenidae.

Family
Genus
Sphyraena
Order
Perciformes
Class

About Sphyraena obtusata Cuvier, 1829

Sphyraena obtusata, commonly called the obtuse barracuda, is a species of barracuda that belongs to the family Sphyraenidae. This species is found in tropical oceans across the world, and reaches a maximum length of up to 55 centimeters. Its scientific name was published by Cuvier in 1829.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Perciformes Sphyraenidae Sphyraena

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