Family: |
Ommastrephidae (flying squids and arrow squids), subfamily: Ommastrephinae |
Max. size: |
30 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1200 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: from Straits of Gibraltar to western Africa and the Caribbean. Circumtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Caught by squid jigs, dipnets, bottom trawls and midwater trawls. Maximum depth from Ref. 83938. Neritic, oceanic (Ref. 91956). Exhibits diel vertical movements (Ref. 275). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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