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Cheekflap barracuda

Sphyraena acutipinnis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
80.0 cm
Depth Range
?-66m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 80.0 cm
Depth Range ?-66m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-66m
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Taxonomy

Order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family Sphyraenidae (Barracudas)
Species Sphyraena acutipinnis

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Cheekflap barracuda get?
Cheekflap barracuda can grow up to 80.0 cm long.
What family does Cheekflap barracuda belong to?
Cheekflap barracuda (Sphyraena acutipinnis) belongs to the family Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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