Sphyraena ensis Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Mexican barracuda
Sphyraena ensis
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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