Northern Warty Squid [Rossia megaptera]
Description
Northern Warty Squid is a species of bobtail squid native to the northern Pacific Ocean. Its natural habitat includes the sublittoral zone and it can be found up to 1000 meters deep. It is known for its large, paddle-like fins and distinct warty skin. It typically exhibits a semi-translucent body with a light brown to red color.
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 |
Onychoteuthids
Onychoteuthidae
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| Genus |
Warty Squid
Moroteuthis
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