Southern Sennet

Southern Sennet
Name: Southern Sennet
Scientific Name: Sphyraena picudilla
Family: Barracudas
Taxonomic: Sphyraenidae
ID Group: Silvery Fishes
Size: 8 - 14 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

The Southern Sennet has a long, narrow silver body with two faint yellow stripes running along its length. It has a slender head with a lower jaw that extends noticeably beyond the upper jaw. Its tail is forked, and its two dorsal fins are separated from each other.

The Southern Sennet is often seen in groups near the reef and shallow sandy areas. It is a fast, active predator that uses its speed to hunt. It primarily eats smaller marine animals like shrimp, squid, and small fish.