Sphyraena intermedia
Sphyraena intermedia Pastore, 2009
photo by Pastore, M.A.


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Family:  Sphyraenidae (Barracudas)
Max. size:  74.5 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Mediterranean Sea: Italy.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal soft rays: 10-10
Biology:  Collected using gill nets, trawl nets, seining and 'lampara' engine. Stomach contents include remains of cephalopods, Sardina pilchardus or Sardinella aurita, a young Sphyraena sphyraena, and fluid materials. Some were infected in the stomach and gonads by the anisakid nematode Anisakis sp. (Ref. 82428).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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