Atlantic barracudina

Lestidium atlanticum

Twenty Five Centimeters Paralepidid Fish from the Atlantic Ocean

Cross-climate
Subtropical
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Elongated
Medium

Lestidium atlanticum, the Atlantic barracudina, is a species of fish. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters of the three major oceans. This species reaches a length of 25 cm (9.8 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Lizardfishes and Allies
Family: Paralepididae
Genus: Lestidium
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters of the three major oceans.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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