Sphyraena afra, commonly known as the Guinean barracuda, is a species of barracuda found off the western coast of Africa from Senegal to Namibia. They are not particularly common throughout their range. They are carnivorous, feeding on fish and shrimp.

Dec 5, 2019 · “It was bigger than any barracuda I had seen.” The barracuda—a Guinean barracuda, to be exact—measured 6.9 feet long and weighed a potential all-tackle world-record 102 pounds. “I have never seen...

Mar 29, 2013 · Meet the Guinean barracuda (Sphyraena afra), a ferocious species found along the Atlantic coast of West Africa, from Mauritania to Namibia. This particular specimen was caught in mid-February by Thomas Gibson, of Houston, Texas.

All but invisible until it’s too late, the barracuda or ‘cuda’ for short, is a fearsome and lightning fast fish-seeking missile, which packs a deadly arsenal of teeth. Shallow ocean habitats including shorelines, mangroves, coral reefs and around underwater structures. Can also be found in the open ocean. Inhabits depths no deeper 100 metres.

May 1, 2018 · Viewers can watch the fisherman dodge crocodiles and dive deep below the ocean's surface in the hunt for elusive creatures. Each of the three episodes revolves around a...

Diagnosis: 122-140 (generally 125-132) scales in lateral line (Ref. 57401). Sides marked with about 20 dark, largely backwards open chevrons (Ref. 57401), which become less distinct in large specimens (Ref. 5491). Commonly enters lagoons and estuaries (Ref. 4339, 57401). Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 36731).

The Guinean Barracuda (Sphyraena afra) is a fascinating fish that resides within the tropical waters of West Africa. Known for its sleek body and predatory

The Guinean barracuda lives in the pelagic-neritic, brackish, marine, depth range 0 - 75 m environment. Guinean Barracuda - Fish Species Identification Identification Barracuda Types: Guinean Barracuda Scientific Names: Sphyraena afra General Catch Size: 5lb to 100lb African Angler Record : 75lbs Gladiators of the Barracuda world !

Thomas Gibson (USA) caught a Guinean barracuda weighing 46.40 kilograms (102 pounds 4 ounces) on 14 February 2013. Gibson caught the IGFA world-record fish while fishing near Barra du Kwanza in Angola.

Dr. Cyril Fabre set the IGFA World Record for the largest barracuda on November 14, 2002, in Guinea, West Africa. The record-breaking fish was a Guinean barracuda, weighing in at a staggering 102 pounds and 8 ounces.