Pacific Bobtail Squid [Sepioloidea pacifica]
Description
The Pacific Bobtail Squid is a species found in the coastal waters of New Zealand. It is a small squid, typically measuring about 60 millimeters in length. This species is known for its ability to burrow into the sand and mud to hide from predators. It has a bioluminescent organ, which it uses to communicate and attract prey.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Bobtail and Bottletail Squids
Sepiolida
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| Family |
Bobtail Squids
Sepiolidae
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| Genus |
Bobtail Squids
Heteroteuthis
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