Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Sighting evidence at Lima Rock, Musandam Peninsula

Photo: giulia1985 · CC BY-NC

Large solitary barracuda and loose schools of 20-50 individuals circle the upper pinnacle, using the rock as a current break while hunting schooling fusiliers. Their torpedo profiles and iridescent silver scales are a defining feature of Lima Rock's mid-water column. The combination of strong tidal flow and bait-fish abundance makes this one of the Arabian Peninsula's most reliable barracuda encounters.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Great Barracuda

Evidence at this site

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