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Sphyraena ensis Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Mexican barracuda |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) | |||
| Max. size: | 127 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 9,520.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador. | |||
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| Biology: | Fairly common species (Ref. 9345) found in the continental shelf (Ref. 11035). Important food fish (Ref. 9345). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||