Bobtail Squids [Inioteuthis]

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 [Euprymna hyllebergi]
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Philippine Bobtail [Euprymna albatrossae]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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Order |
Bobtail and Bottletail Squids
Sepiolida
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Family |
Bobtail Squids
Sepiolidae
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Statistics
- Species 2