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Pickhandle Barracuda

Sphyraena jello

Seabook: Pickhandle Barracuda

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Max Depth

200 m

Description

Sphyraena jello is a species of barracuda of the family Sphyraenidae. It is called Pickhandle Barracuda because the dark marks along its sides look like the thick ends of pickaxe handles. These dark markings fade with the preservation. Sea anglers sometimes colloquially shorten the name to "pick". D... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
grey
silver
yellow
green

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Habitat and Environment

Open water