Fish
Great Barracuda
Torpedo-shaped reef ambush predator
Order Istiophoriformes
Istiophoriformes is a taxonomic order in the class Actinopterygii. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Great Barracuda and Swordfish. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Istiophoriformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barracuda Sphyraena barracuda | 23 kg | 1.5 m | 60 km/h | 14 yrs | North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Swordfish Xiphias gladius | 450 kg | 3 m | 80 km/h | 12 yrs | Oceans | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
