Freshwater Redtail "Barracuda" oddities They are opportunistic predators with

They are opportunistic predators with powerful feeding responses

a prehensile tail

often found resting on branches or broad leaves

Include climbing opportunities

At night they become more active

Freshwater Redtail "Barracuda" oddities They are opportunistic predators withAcestrorhynchus falcatus is a predatory characin named for its striking resemblance to the unrelated, saltwater Barracuda species. They are voracious predators of fish smaller than them but are actually quite peaceful with fish too large to be considered food. Like many more common characins such as tetras or silver dollars, it is a timid schooling fish and will fare much better in a group of 3 4 individuals than it will on its own. As an active