Teuthowenia megalops (Prosch, 1847) |
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FAO |
Family: | Cranchiidae (cranch squids), subfamily: Taoniinae | |||
Max. size: | 40 cm ML (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic; marine; depth range 405 - 4515 m | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Subtropical to polar. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2010 Ref. 123251) | |||
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Country info: | Known from west coast of Ireland (Ref. 1985). |