Barakuda besar vs Red Snapper
Sphyraena barracuda dibandingkan dengan Lutjanus campechanus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Red Snapper |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Sphyraena barracuda | Lutjanus campechanus |
| Ordo | Perciformes | Perciformes |
| Famili | Sphyraenidae | Lutjanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Physical Traits
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Red Snapper |
|---|---|---|
| Panjang Maks. | 200,0 cm | 100,0 cm |
| Berat Maks. | 50,0 kg | 22,8 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. | Uniform rosy-red to brick-red over the entire body and fins; belly slightly paler pink-red; juveniles may show a dark spot at the lateral line below the anterior dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Red Snapper |
|---|---|---|
| Jenis Air | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Kedalaman | 0-100m | 10-190m |
| 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 … | Western North Atlantic from North Carolina to Yucatan, concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Associates with rocky reefs, artificial structures, and hard-bottom habitat … |
| Habitat | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries | Neritic, coral reefs |
Informasi Perikanan
| Atribut | Barakuda besar | Red Snapper |
|---|---|---|
| Ikan Buruan | Ya | Ya |
| Peringkat Perlawanan | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| 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.
Red Snapper
Moist, sweet white flesh with a nutty undertone and firm texture. Prized for whole roasting, pan-searing, and ceviche; a cornerstone of Gulf Coast and Caribbean cuisines.
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.
Red Snapper
The red snapper is one of the most commercially valuable reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. With its distinctive rose-red body and pointed anal fin, it inhabits rocky reefs and artificial structures at depths of 10-190 meters.