Purpleback Flying Squid [Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis]
Description
The Purpleback Flying Squid is found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is known for its color-changing abilities, changing from translucent to a deep purple. They are a medium-sized species, with a mantle length of up to 40 cm. They are known for their ability to 'fly' out of the water to evade predators.
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 |
Gonatids
Gonatidae
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| Genus |
Armhook Squids
Berryteuthis
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