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Barracuda

Sphyraena

Description:

The barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance. Its body is long, fairly compressed, and covered with small, smooth scales. Some species could reach up to 1.8m in length and 30 cm in width. The barracuda is a salt water fish of the genus Sphyraena, the only genus in the family Sphyraenidae, and is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

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Camden NJ, Aquarium

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Nicholas4
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Nicholas4

Camden, New Jersey, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2008
Submitted on May 4, 2011

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