Southern Swordtip Squid [Uroteuthis baxteri]
Description
Uroteuthis baxteri, also known as the Southern Swordtip Squid, is a species of squid found in the Southern Ocean. It is characterized by a slender, elongated body and two large, round fins at the end of its body. This species is known to inhabit waters at a depth of up to 500 meters. The Southern Swordtip Squid is a predatory species, feeding on a diet of small fish and crustaceans. It is also known for its ability to rapidly change color, which it uses for communication and camouflage.
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 |
Ommastrephids
Ommastrephidae
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| Genus |
Swordtip Squid
Photololigo
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