Chotka's Swordtip Squid [Uroteuthis chotkai]
Description
Uroteuthis chotkai, also known as Chotka's Swordtip Squid, is a species of squid found in the Indo-West Pacific region. This species is particularly notable for its elongated, thin body, and the distinctive sword-like shape of its tail, which is tipped with small, sharp spines. Chotka's Swordtip Squid is known to inhabit mid to deep waters and is often found near the sea floor. It is a nocturnal predator, feeding on small fish and invertebrates.
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 |
Ommastrephids
Ommastrephidae
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| Genus |
Swordtip Squid
Photololigo
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