Kingdom Animalia Subclass Coleoidea Suborder Oegopsina Higher classification Onychoteuthis | Phylum Mollusca Order Teuthida Family Onychoteuthidae Rank Species | |
Scientific name Onychoteuthis meridiopacifica Similar Onychoteuthis, Hooked squid, Squid, Cephalopod, Oegopsina | ||
Onychoteuthis meridiopacifica is a species of squid in the family Onychoteuthidae. Males become mature at 40 mm, and the species is believed to reach a maximum mantle length of 90 mm. The tantacular club reaches a length of 20-25% of the mantle length, and contains 16-19 club hooks. Arms reach 27-44% of the mantle length, and each contain 50-60 suckers. 8-12 occipital folds are present on each side of the head.
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