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Best places to dive with Mediterranean barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
The Mediterranean barracuda, smaller than its tropical relative, seen in loose silvery schools over reefs and wrecks. More common in the warmer half of the year.
Destinations ranked by how reliably mediterranean barracuda is seen. The bars show the likelihood by month — never a guarantee. See the full species page for more.
Malta & Gozo, Malta
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Loose schools most frequent in summer and early autumn over reef edges and wrecks; occasional otherwise.