Barakuda besar vs Greater Amberjack
Sphyraena barracuda dibandingkan dengan Seriola dumerili
Taxonomy & Classification
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Sphyraena barracuda | Seriola dumerili |
| Ordo | Perciformes | Carangiformes |
| Famili | Sphyraenidae | Carangidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Panjang Maks. | 200,0 cm | 200,0 cm |
| Berat Maks. | 50,0 kg | 80,6 kg |
| Warna | 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. | Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Jenis Air | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Kedalaman | 0-100m | 1-385m |
| Sebaran Geografis | 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 including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil … |
| Habitat | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries | Pelagic, coral reefs |
Informasi Perikanan
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Ikan Buruan | Ya | Ya |
| Peringkat Perlawanan | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Rekor Dunia | — | — |
| Kadar Merkuri | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Barakuda besar
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.
Greater Amberjack
Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.
Species Overview
Barakuda besar
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.
Greater Amberjack
The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.