| Family: |
Chiroteuthidae (chiroteuthid squids) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 1500 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal, from tropical to temperate waters. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Circumglobal in tropical, subtropical, temperate waters. Mesopelagic to bathypelagic (Ref. 97142). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 28 April 2010 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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