Barracudas

Sphyraenidae

Sleek, silver torpedoes that patrol the blue in mesmerising formations. Schools of juveniles are common on Mediterranean and tropical reefs; solitary great barracudas may shadow you out of curiosity rather than aggression.

Last updated April 2026

Species

Barracuda

Sphyraena viridensis(9 photos)

Least ConcernUp to 130 cm5–40mRocky reefOpen water

Recognize it by its sleek, silver torpedo shape and prominent underbite. Mediterranean barracuda are smaller than their tropical cousins but equally impressive in large schools.

Often seen in impressive curtain-like schools near drop-offs, sometimes solitary adults patrol reef edges.

Observed at

El Bajón(El Hierro)Tascó Petit(Illes Medes)Ullastres I(Palamós)

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