Bottletail Squid [Sepiadarium kochi]
Description
Although named as a squid, the Bottletail Squid actually belongs to the cuttlefish family. It is a small species, reaching only about 5 cm in length. It is commonly found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific region. The species has a unique bottle-shaped posterior and a transparent body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Cuttlefish
Sepiida
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| Family |
Bottletail Squid
Sepiadariidae
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| Genus |
Kobi Cuttlefish
Euprymna
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