Barracudoodle specimen photograph
Near ThreatenedAquatic-Anomalies

Sphyraena familiaris

Barracudoodle

Discovery LocationFlorida Keys
Lead ResearcherG. Groomer

Field Report Summary

Often bred for show in marine aquariums, wild Barracudoodles are fierce hunters of the reef edge. Their curly, water-resistant fur reduces drag through a unique hydrophobic effect. They are highly trainable and have been used by local fishermen to herd schools of snapper. They require regular grooming to prevent algae buildup in their coat.

Physical Description

Barracuda fish with a coat of curly, hypoallergenic fur.

Habitat

shallow Coral Reefs

Dietary Behavior

Piscivore

Evolutionary Origin

Domesticated feral population interaction

Behavioral Notes

Hyperactive and prone to 'zoomies' in open water.

Citation: G. Groomer. Field observations of Sphyraena familiaris (Barracudoodle).The Index of Fictitious Fauna, Ainamals Research Institute.