Humboldt Squid [Dosidicus gigas]
Description
The Humboldt Squid, also known as the jumbo squid, is a large, predatory squid living in the waters of the Humboldt Current in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They have a mantle that is up to 1.5 meters long. Noted for their speed and agility in the water, they are known to exhibit bioluminescence. They have a reputation for being aggressive towards humans, although this behavior may possibly only manifest during feeding times.
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 |
Armhook Squids
Berryteuthis
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