NOAA: Ferocious Predator and Important Prey - Barracudina Species Named for Smithsonian Biologist
April 01, 2026
April 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Ferocious Predator and Important Prey: New Barracudina Species Named for Smithsonian Biologist
Fisheries biologists recently described a new species of barracudina found in U.S. waters in the North Atlantic. Although understudied, these small fish may play a big role in their ecosystems.
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Ferocious Predator and Important Prey: New Barracudina Species Named for Smithsonian Biologist
Fisheries biologists recently described a new species of barracudina found in U.S. waters in the North Atlantic. Although understudied, these small fish may play a big role in their ecosystems.
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