[Mediterranean barracuda; Barracuda de Méditerranée (French);
Sphyraena sphyraena]
This predatory fish can be found from northern Spain, through the Mediterranean and Black Sea, and down the west coast of Africa to Angola. Also found around the Canary Islands and Azores, with a few reported from Bermuda and Brazil. It can grow to 65 inches (165 cm) and 26 pounds (12 kg) but is commonly 24 inches (60 cm). It is a minor commercial catch in the region, and does not present a Ciguatera risk. Being a Mackerel, it does still present a Scombroid risk if mishandled. This fish can take care of itself and is IUNC Red List LC (Least Concern). Photo by Béotien lambda contributed to the Public Domain.
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