The Mexican barracuda is a slender, elongated fish known for its sharp teeth and streamlined body. It inhabits coastal waters and coral reefs, primarily feeding on smaller fish and crustaceans. Typically reaching 20 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, this agile predator exhibits solitary behavior, often lurking near the surface to ambush its prey. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Mexican barracuda
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