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Sphyraena pinguis and its synonym Sphyraenella chrysotaenia (Klunzinger, 1884) were long recognized as two distinct species; however, only Sphyraena pinguis is scientifically accepted.
The yellow-striped barracuda is one of the smaller barracuda species, but it is a fast and successful hunter that preys on various types of zooplankton.
The species is very widely distributed and, as a Lessepsian migrant, has found its way into the Mediterranean via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
This small species poses no danger to humans.
Synonyms:
Sphyraena chrysotaenia Klunzinger, 1884 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Sphyraena schlegeli Steindachner, 1896 · unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
Sphyraenella chrysotaenia (Klunzinger, 1884) · unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
The yellow-striped barracuda is one of the smaller barracuda species, but it is a fast and successful hunter that preys on various types of zooplankton.
The species is very widely distributed and, as a Lessepsian migrant, has found its way into the Mediterranean via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
This small species poses no danger to humans.
Synonyms:
Sphyraena chrysotaenia Klunzinger, 1884 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Sphyraena schlegeli Steindachner, 1896 · unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
Sphyraenella chrysotaenia (Klunzinger, 1884) · unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
