Barracuda vs Thazard-bâtard

Sphyraena barracuda comparé à Acanthocybium solandri

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Barracuda	Thazard-bâtard
Nom scientifique	Sphyraena barracuda	Acanthocybium solandri
Ordre	Perciformes	Scombriformes
Famille	Sphyraenidae	Scombridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Barracuda	Thazard-bâtard
Longueur maximale	200,0 cm	250,0 cm
Poids maximum	50,0 kg	83,0 kg
Couleur	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.	Iridescent dark blue-green back with a silvery-white belly; distinct blue or grey vertical tiger-like bars and spots along the flanks that fade quickly after death; fins dusky.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Barracuda	Thazard-bâtard
Type d'eau	Saltwater	Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	0-100m	0-20m
Aire de répartition	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 …	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of all major ocean basins. Favors clear offshore waters around oceanic islands, reef drop-offs, and current edges in the …
Habitat	Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries	Pelagic

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Barracuda	Thazard-bâtard
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	7/10	8/10
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

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.

Thazard-bâtard

Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.

Species Overview

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.

Thazard-bâtard

The wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of 97 km/h. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and razor-sharp teeth make it an efficient pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.