Picuda barracuda vs Neon Tetra

Sphyraena barracuda comparado con Paracheirodon innesi

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Picuda barracuda	Neon Tetra
Nombre Científico	Sphyraena barracuda	Paracheirodon innesi
Orden	Perciformes	Characiformes
Familia	Sphyraenidae	Characidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Picuda barracuda	Neon Tetra
Longitud Máxima	200,0 cm	3,0 cm
Peso Máximo	50,0 kg	0,001 kg
Color	Steel-gray to dark gunmetal-blue back with a pale silvery-white belly; scattered irregular dark blotches on the lower flanks; tail fin is grayish with whitish tips on both lobes.	Electric iridescent blue-green stripe from eye to adipose fin; vivid red stripe from mid-body to tail base; back olive-brown; belly silvery-white; all fins transparent and colorless.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Picuda barracuda	Neon Tetra
Tipo de Agua	Saltwater	Freshwater
Rango de Profundidad	0-100m	—
Distribución Geográfica	Circumtropical in shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Frequents coral reefs, seagrass beds, and estuaries from Florida and the Caribbean to …	Native to blackwater tributaries of the upper Amazon River basin in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Inhabits slow, acidic, tannin-stained streams and flooded forest areas in …
Hábitat	Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries	Warm, soft-water rivers and streams of the upper Amazon and Perú in South America. Prefers slow-moving blackwater with dense vegetation (pH 5.5-7.5, 20-26°C). Dense schooling …

Aquarium Suitability

Atributo	Picuda barracuda	Neon Tetra
Tamaño Mínimo del Acuario	—	40 L
Temperatura	—	20-26
Rango de pH	—	6.0-7.0
Nivel de Cuidado	—	Easy
Temperamento	—	Peaceful

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Picuda barracuda	Neon Tetra
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	Sí	No
Clasificación de Pelea	7/10	—
Récord Mundial	—	—
Nivel de Mercurio	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Picuda barracuda

Firm, lean white flesh with a mild flavor when small; larger individuals risk ciguatera fish poisoning and are generally avoided. Smaller fish eaten grilled or fried in the Caribbean.

Neon Tetra

Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species kept for its vivid iridescent stripe and peaceful schooling behavior.

Species Overview

Picuda barracuda

The great barracuda is a fearsome-looking predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans. With its torpedo-shaped body, pronounced underbite, and fang-like teeth, it can strike prey at speeds exceeding 58 km/h.

Neon Tetra

The neon tetra is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, known for its iridescent blue and red horizontal stripes. Native to blackwater streams of the Amazon basin, it thrives in schools of six or more.