Bigfin reef squid [Sepioteuthis lessoniana]
Description
The Bigfin reef squid is found in the warm, tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is characterized by its large fins that extend along almost the entire length of its body, rapid growth rate, and short life span. It is a highly prized species for commercial fishing.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Bobtail and Bottletail Squids
Sepiolida
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| Family |
Bobtail Squids
Sepiolidae
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| Genus |
Bobtail Squids
Rossia
|