Barracouta (Noun)
Meaning
A large marine food fish common on the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, and southern Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The barracouta is often caught accidentally by fishermen targeting more desirable species such as snapper or moki.
- While it is edible, barracouta is generally considered to be of lower quality than many other fish.
- The large teeth and powerful jaws of the barracouta make it well-suited to a diet of small fish and squid.
- In New Zealand the barracouta is sometimes caught and used as bait for larger fish such as marlin.
- Its fearsome appearance has led to the barracouta being featured in numerous documentaries about the marine life of Australia and New Zealand.