Большая барракуда vs Greater Amberjack
Sphyraena barracuda в сравнении с Seriola dumerili
Taxonomy & Classification
| Характеристика | Большая барракуда | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Sphyraena barracuda | Seriola dumerili |
| Отряд | Perciformes | Carangiformes |
| Семейство | Sphyraenidae | Carangidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Характеристика | Большая барракуда | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Максимальная длина | 200,0 cm | 200,0 cm |
| Максимальный вес | 50,0 kg | 80,6 kg |
| Окраска | 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
| Характеристика | Большая барракуда | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Тип воды | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-100m | 1-385m |
| Ареал обитания | 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 … |
| Среда обитания | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries | Pelagic, coral reefs |
Информация о рыболовстве
| Характеристика | Большая барракуда | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Спортивная рыба | Да | Да |
| Боевой рейтинг | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Мировой рекорд | — | — |
| Содержание ртути | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Большая барракуда
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
Большая барракуда
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.