Starry Night Bobtail Squid [Euprymna parva]
Description
The Starry Night Bobtail Squid is found in the waters around Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. It's named for its unique coloration that resembles a starry night sky. The squids are about 2 to 3 cm long and feed on shrimp and small fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Bobtail and Bottletail Squids
Sepiolida
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| Family |
Bobtail Squids
Sepiolidae
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| Genus |
Bobtail Squids
Sepietta
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