Onychoteuthids [Onychoteuthidae]

Description

Onychoteuthidae, or Onychoteuthids, are distinguished by their large, robust bodies and strong, muscular arms equipped with hooks. These deep-water squids are active predators, feeding on a variety of fish and other squids. They are found throughout the world's oceans, typically in deep, mesopelagic to bathypelagic zones.

Genera

Banana Squid [Kondakovia]

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Warty Squid [Moroteuthis]

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Swordtip Squid [Ancistroteuthis]

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Glass Squid [Notonykia]

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Pygmy Squid [Walvisteuthis]

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Taxonomy