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Sphyraena putnamae, the sawtooth, chevron or military barracuda, is a species of barracuda found in all tropical seas and temperate waters of major oceans with the exception of the Eastern Pacific. It is found near shores in bays, turbid lagoons, and some reefs. It can be distinguished by the many dark chevron-shaped markings along its side, and its forked caudal fin. It spends its time in the shallow part of the sea off the coast, and stays closer to the surface levels of the open ocean. It can live up to 14 years, reaching lengths of six feet (1.8 m) long and weighing over 100 pounds (45 kg).