Pterygioteuthis gemmata Chun, 1908
Jewel fire squid
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Family:  Pyroteuthidae (fire squids)
Max. size:  3.6 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 1 - 600 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Pacific.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 11 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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