Bobtail Squids [Inioteuthis]

Bobtail Squids
Description

Inioteuthis is a genus within the family Sepiolidae, encompassing certain species of bobtail squids. These squids have a characteristic small, rounded body with relatively large fins for their size, allowing for efficient maneuverability. Inioteuthis species are found in the Indo-Pacific region, dwelling in shallow coastal waters where they often camouflage themselves on the seafloor to ambush prey or evade predators.

Species
Lembeh Bobtail
Lembeh Bobtail [Euprymna hyllebergi]
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Philippine Bobtail
Philippine Bobtail [Euprymna albatrossae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
Order Bobtail and Bottletail Squids
Sepiolida
Family Bobtail Squids
Sepiolidae
Statistics
  • Species 2