Diamond Squid [Gonatus madokai]
Description
This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean. It is known for its diamond-shaped fins and its large size, with a mantle length of up to 50 cm. It is a deep-sea species, typically found at depths of up to 500 meters.
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 |
Gonatids
Gonatidae
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| Genus |
Gonatus Squids
Gonatus
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