Family: |
Sepiolidae (bobtail squids), subfamily: Rossiinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 17 - 700 m |
Distribution: |
Northern Atlantic and the Arctic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 119523. Nektobenthic. Has more pelagic lifestyle. The only sepiolid in the world ocean whose main prey are fshes (Ref. 123967). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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