Great Barracuda

Living Conditions

• 🐟 Habitat preferences

  • Prefers shallow coastal waters, often near coral reefs and seagrass beds
  • Found in both murky inner harbors and clear open seas
  • Feeds primarily on fish, cephalopods, and occasionally crustaceans
  • Juveniles often inhabit mangroves and estuaries, while adults are more solitary

• ♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior

  • Spawning typically occurs in open water during warmer months
  • Eggs are pelagic, hatching into larvae that drift with the currents
  • Juveniles grow rapidly, seeking sheltered habitats for protection
  • As they mature, barracudas move to deeper waters but return to shallow areas to hunt