Opalescent Inshore Squid [Doryteuthis opalescens]
Description
This species is found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are known for their vibrant, changing colors and patterns. They are nocturnal hunters, feeding on small fish and crustaceans. This species is commercially significant on the West Coast of North America.
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 |
Onychoteuthids
Onychoteuthidae
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| Genus |
Swordtip Squid
Ancistroteuthis
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