great barracuda
fish
Also known as: Sphyraena barracuda
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danger to humans
- In perciform: Danger to human life
…have been attacked by the barracuda (Sphyraena), which is a voracious fish reaching nearly 2 metres (6 feet) in length. Perciforms possessing venom glands are also considered dangerous fishes. The dorsal spine of the weever fishes (Trachinidae) has a grooved structure containing a venom gland; in addition, there is also…
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