Barracuda

Barracudas are elongated predatory fishes with large mouths, pointed teeth and strong tails. They occur mainly in tropical and subtropical seas, taking smaller fish with sudden bursts of speed. Their bodies often appear silvery, helping them blend with changing light in the water. Some species gather in schools, while large adults of others are frequently solitary. Coastal habitats, reefs and open water provide different feeding opportunities. Their long, narrow profile distinguishes them from deeper-bodied reef predators.