Lu's Squid [Asperoteuthis lui]
Description
Asperoteuthis lui, or Lu's Squid, is a species found in the subtropical waters of the Western Pacific Ocean. This species has a long, slender body, with a mantle length of up to 30 cm. It is characterized by its two rows of suckers on the tentacles and its distinctive, paddle-shaped fins. The behavior and habitat preferences of Lu's Squid are not well-studied, but they are believed to inhabit deep-sea environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Squids
Teuthida
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| Family |
Chiroteuthids
Chiroteuthidae
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| Genus |
Asperoteuthis
Asperoteuthis
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