Illex oxygonius Roper, Lu & Mangold, 1969
Sharptail shortfin squid
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Family:  Ommastrephidae (flying squids and arrow squids), subfamily: Illicinae
Max. size:  23 cm ML (male/unsexed); 21 cm ML (female)
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 550 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Neritic-oceanic (Ref. 110525).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 05 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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