Planctoteuthis exopthalmica (Chun, 1908)
Pop-eye chiroteuthid squid
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Family:  Chiroteuthidae (chiroteuthid squids)
Max. size:  2.5 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2500 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific and Eastern Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 April 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  M: Ref. 97142.

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