Pelagic fish
Mediterranean barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
IUCN status: Least concern
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.
- Max size
- Up to ~1.2m
- Habitat
- Mid-water over reefs and wrecks; often in loose schools
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rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak season
Malta & Gozo
| 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.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- Marine Life Guide Gozo, Comino & Malta, Atlantis Gozo