Bobtail Squids [Stoloteuthis]

Description

Stoloteuthis is a genus of bobtail squids within the family Sepiolidae, known for their unique reproductive strategy where the males exhibit dwarfism, being significantly smaller than females. The genus is characterized by a globular body and relatively large fins in proportion to their body size. Stoloteuthis species are found in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea, where they inhabit mid-water to deep-sea environments.

Species

Japanese bobtail squid [Euprymna morsei]

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