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Yellowmouth Barracuda

Sphyraena viridensis

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Illustration of Yellowmouth Barracuda (Sphyraena viridensis)

The Yellowmouth Barracuda is a sleek, elongated fish with sharp teeth and a distinctive yellow mouth. Known for its speed, it is a formidable predator in its habitat.

Habitat
Prefers shallow coastal waters and coral reefs.
Diet
Carnivorous, primarily preying on smaller fish.
How common
Uncommon

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