Atlantic Jewelled Squid [Histioteuthis atlantica]
Description
Histioteuthis atlantica, also known as the Atlantic jewelled squid, is found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a small body size compared to other species in its genus, with a maximum mantle length of 20 cm. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with females being larger than males. It is found at depths of 500-1000 meters, and its diet consists of small fish and crustaceans.
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 |
Histioteuthids
Histioteuthidae
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| Genus |
Jewelled Squids
Stigmatoteuthis hoylei
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