European Flying Squid [Todaropsis]
Description
Todaropsis is a genus that includes the European flying squid, a species found in the North Atlantic Ocean. These squids are medium-sized, with elongated bodies and large eyes. They are known for their fast swimming speeds and ability to leap out of the water, using their fins to glide for short distances. The European flying squid is important commercially, especially in European markets.
Species
European Flying Squid [Todarodes sagittatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Squids
Teuthida
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| Family |
Ommastrephids
Ommastrephidae
|
Statistics
- Species 1