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Pickhandle barracuda
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“The Pickhandle barracuda (Sphyraena jello) is called this because the dark marks along its sides look like the thick ends of pickaxe handles.[1] Sea anglers sometimes colloquially shorten the name to "pick".[2] Among its many names are Banded Barracuda, Yellowtail Barracuda, and Sea Pike.[3]
Morphology and Biology
editThe silver body of the Pickhandle barracuda is outlined with approximately 20 wavy bars along the body of the fish, along with the dark marks. These dark markings fade under preservation. There is also a yellow caudal fin on the fish.[4] One of its many features similar to other Barracuda is its underbite.[4] The Pickhandle barracuda's spawning takes place in the Iranian Bushehr coastal water.[5] A 2006–2007 investigation on the biological habitat and characteristics of Sphyraena jello found that the species' feeding takes place after releasing its gonads to spawn. This release creates space for the stomach to magnify its capacity for appropriate feeding (Halpern, 2004). This takes place in October and November.”[5]
Distribution and Habitat
editThe Pickhandle barracuda can be found in many locations throughout the Pacific Ocean.[4] They can usually be found in schools swimming in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly around coral reefs.[2] However, during the night the pick handle barracuda begin to hunt.[2] These fish can be found at many depths ranging from 2-200 meters.[2]
References[edit]
edit- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2005). "Sphyraena jello" in FishBase. November 2005 version.
- ^ a b c d McGrouther, A. M. (n.d.). Pickhandle Barracuda, Sphyraena Jello Cuvier, 1829. The Australian Museum. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/pickhandle-barracuda-sphyraena-jello/
- ^ Halpern, B.S., 2004. Are mangroves a limiting resource for two coral reef fishes?. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser., 272: 93–98.
- ^ a b c Sutton, A., Alan Sutton is an underwater photographer and writer at Seaunseen., Seaunseen, Beaume, E., & Blundon, R. (2021, January 14). Pickhandle Barracuda – Facts and Photographs. Seaunseen. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from https://seaunseen.com/pickhandle-barracuda/
- ^ a b S.A. Hosseini, S. Jamili, T. Valinassab, G. Vosoghi and S.M.R. Fatemi, 2009. Feeding and Spawning of Sphyraena jello in the North-West of Persian Gulf. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 4: 57–62.