Glass Squid [Cranchia]

Description

The genus Cranchia, commonly known as Glass Squids, are recognized for their nearly transparent bodies, which help them avoid predation in their pelagic ocean habitats. These squids have small fins and a balloon-like body when young, which becomes more elongated as they mature.

Species

Cockatoo Squid [Taonius pavo]

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Cranch's Disguise Squid [Cranchia scabra]

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Glassy Flying Squid [Ommastrephes bartramii]

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Bush-club Squid [Galiteuthis phyllura]

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Taxonomy