The Southern Sennet (Sphyraena picudilla) is a slender, predatory fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly in tropical and subtropical waters, including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and along the coasts of Central and South America. Recognized for its elongated body and sharp teeth, the Southern Sennet is a smaller relative of the more famous barracuda, typically reaching lengths of up to 45 centimeters. While not a primary target of large-scale commercial fisheries, the Southern Sennet is often caught as bycatch in artisanal and small-scale fisheries using nets and lines, especially in countries like Cuba, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and coastal regions of Venezuela and Brazil. These nations utilize the Southern Sennet both for local consumption and as bait in larger fisheries. Although its economic value is modest compared to other species, the Southern Sennet contributes to the diversity and sustainability of small fishing communities throughout the Caribbean and northern South America.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.