Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
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Sphyraena ensis is silvery with a series of V-shaped dark stripes along the upper two-thirds of its body sides.
Its caudal fin is gray and deeply forked; the pelvic fins are an important identifying feature, as they originate below the tips of the pectoral fins and well in front of the first dorsal fin.
The pectoral fins are medium-sized and have 13 rays.
Sphyraena ensis is usually found in schools
The website Mexican Fish.com states that the barracuda is not specifically targeted for commercial fishing, as its meat is considered unpalatable.
The report “Reproductive aspects of Sphyraena ensis (Perciformes: Sphyraenidae) inhabiting the coast of San Blas, Nayarit, southeast Gulf of California" describes the importance of the species as follows: “The Mexican barracuda (Sphyraena ensis) is one of the most important fishery resources along the coast of Nayarit, Mexico. Based on catch volumes and market prices, this fishery is one of the most important economic activities in the region.”
Its caudal fin is gray and deeply forked; the pelvic fins are an important identifying feature, as they originate below the tips of the pectoral fins and well in front of the first dorsal fin.
The pectoral fins are medium-sized and have 13 rays.
Sphyraena ensis is usually found in schools
The website Mexican Fish.com states that the barracuda is not specifically targeted for commercial fishing, as its meat is considered unpalatable.
The report “Reproductive aspects of Sphyraena ensis (Perciformes: Sphyraenidae) inhabiting the coast of San Blas, Nayarit, southeast Gulf of California" describes the importance of the species as follows: “The Mexican barracuda (Sphyraena ensis) is one of the most important fishery resources along the coast of Nayarit, Mexico. Based on catch volumes and market prices, this fishery is one of the most important economic activities in the region.”
