Does Barracudas Lay Eggs?

Does Barracudas Lay Eggs?

Maturity and reproduction
The Barracuda, like most other fish, exhibit external fertilization and lay their eggs in intervals. The parents are not known to care for their young. They are pelagic spawners.

How do barracudas reproduce?

Reproduction: Reproductive practices of the great barracuda are largely unknown. The great barracuda exhibits external fertilization, where they release eggs and sperm into the currents, which then after fertilization enter the estuaries. After fertilization, the larvae will remain in the estuary until they mature.

Do barracudas eat humans?

Barracudas are scavengers, and may mistake snorkelers for large predators, following them in hopes of eating the remains of their prey. ... Barracuda attacks on humans are rare, although bites can result in lacerations and the loss of some tissue.

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