Barracuda, Small

This fish is long and bluish gray fading to mottled silver near it tail. It has an oversized jaw full of sharp teeth.

Barracuda, Small (CR 1/4)

Small Animal (Aquatic)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +3
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +5

Speed: Swim 70 feet
Space: 5 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 14, touch 14, flat-footed 11 (+3 Dex, +1 size)
Hit Points: 4 (1d8)
Saving Throws: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +1

Offense

Melee: bite +4 (1d4-1)
Reach: 5 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
8 (-1)	16 (+3)	11 (+0)	1 (-5)	12 (+1)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +0
CMB -2
CMD 11 (can't be tripped)

Feats: Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Finesse

Skills: Perception +5, Swim +11

• Racial Modifiers: Small barracudas use their Dexterity modifier for Swim checks.

Languages:

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Any Aquatic
Organization: pair, pack (2-5), or school (6-11)
Treasure: none


The barracuda is a predatory fish that averages about two feet long and weighs 10-15 pounds. Its body is bluish-gray near the front changing to silver mottled with black spots in the rear. Its mouth is filled with razor-sharp teeth.

Medium barracudas are about six feet long and weigh 30-45 pounds. Large barracudas are about ten feet long and weigh 50-80 pounds.

The barracuda strikes quickly in combat. Slain prey is devoured immediately.

Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene.