1" Fossil Miocene-Aged Barracuda Teeth - Venice, Florida

These are fossil barracuda (order Perciformes - family Sphyraenidae) teeth collected from Venice, Florida. These teeth are Miocene in age and measure between 3/4" and 1" long, with most in the middle of that range. The photos are representative of the fossil(s) you will receive but don't picture the exact ones. Each tooth is accompanied by an acrylic perky hinge display case.

Barracudas are long, slender, predatory ray-finned fishes known for their fearsome appearance and sharp teeth. They are know to have inhabited tropical and subtropical oceans around the world for over 50 million years, preferring areas such as coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. The Great Barracuda is the most well-known species, but there are more than 20 varieties.