Pacific Barracuda – Sphyraena argentea. Common Names: Pacific barracuda, barracuda, California barracuda, barries.
Identifying Characteristics and Biology
- Pacific barracuda are long, thin fish with silvery sides.
- Their mouths are full of sharp teeth.
- For coloring, their backs are blue to brown, and tails are tan to brown.
- Very fast growing fish reaching to 40 inches (though rare at this size).
Range and Locations
- Kodiak Island to Baja California.
Market Forms
- Pacific barracuda are a popular sport fishery boating catch, and also from piers and jetties.