Barracudas - Facts for Kids

A great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) swimming over a coral reef in clear blue water. The large, silvery fish has an elongated body, a pointed snout with a prominent underbite revealing sharp teeth, and several dark, irregular vertical bars or chevrons along its sides. Its eyes are large and forward-facing.

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Facts About Barracudas For Kids

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The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) belongs to the family Sphyraenidae, which includes up to 29 different species of barracudas worldwide!

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