Energetic Japanese Flying Squid [Todarodes pacificus]
Description
This species is found in the northern Pacific Ocean. The Energetic Japanese Flying squid is capable of 'flying' above the water surface for short distances to evade predators. It's known for its high metabolic rate.
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 |
Energetic Squids
Eogonatus
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