Sphyraena viridensis

Size range: Max 130 cm

Common size: 100 cm

Depth range: 5-30 m

Habitat:

• Hard - near rocky outcrops
• Juveniles in shallow waters along rocky shores

Water column position:

• Pelagic-Neritic

Colors & patterns:

• Pointy lower jaw
• Around 20 dark bars on the upper part of the body

Behavior:

• Transient
• Activity: Diurnal (?)
• Approach: Indifferent

Schooling characteristics:

• Small groups
• Large schools

Feeding characteristics: Cephalopods, crustaceans and fish

Native/Exotic: Native