Shortfin Squid [Illex illecebrosus]
Description
The Shortfin Squid is a commercially important species of squid in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. They are a medium-sized species, with a mantle length of up to 50 cm. They are named after their short fins, which are less than 50% of their mantle length. They are known to undergo long-distance migrations and are an important prey species for many marine mammals.
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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