Sphyraena ensis Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Mexican barracuda
Sphyraena ensis
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Sphyraenidae (Barracudas)
 Max. size:  127 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 9,520.0 g
 Environment:  pelagic-neritic; depth range 10 - 60 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Fairly common species (Ref. 9345) found in the continental shelf (Ref. 11035). Important food fish (Ref. 9345).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 15.09.92
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 30.07.14
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 19.07.95

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