Blackfin Barracuda
NameBlackfin Barracuda
Scientific NameSphyraena qenie
Common NamesBlackfin Barracuda, Blackspot Barracuda, Chevron Barracuda
FamilySphyraenidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Australia, Japan
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)59
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (highly predatory)
Description
The Blackfin Barracuda is a large, formidable marine predator known for its elongated, silvery body and powerful jaws lined with razor-sharp teeth. It is an ambush hunter, preying on smaller fish in coastal and offshore waters throughout the Indo-Pacific. Due to its immense size and highly aggressive nature, this species is strictly for expert aquarists and is typically only found in very large public aquariums.
