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Sepioteuthis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Loliginidae

Higher classification
  
Loliginidae

Rank
  
Genus

Suborder
  
Myopsina

Scientific name
  
Sepioteuthis

Phylum
  
Mollusca

Order
  
Squid

Sepioteuthis Sepioteuthis lessoniana Bigfin

Lower classifications
  
Bigfin reef squid, Caribbean reef squid

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Sepioteuthis, commonly known as reef squids or oval squids, is a genus of pencil squid. Reef squids are easily recognizable by their large rounded fins that extend along almost the entire length of their mantles, giving them a superficial resemblance to cuttlefish.

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Species

Three species are currently recognized, though S. australis and S. lessoniana are believed to be cryptic species complexes.

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  • Sepioteuthis australis, southern reef squid or southern calamary
  • Sepioteuthis lessoniana, bigfin reef squid or northern calamary
  • Sepioteuthis sepioidea, Caribbean reef squid
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    An additional species, S. loliginiformis, was described in 1828, but its validity is questionable. However, if the species turns out to be the same as S. australis or S. lessoniana, S. loliginiformis would be the senior synonym and replace the younger name currently in use.

    Sepioteuthis Bigfin Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana

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    References

    Sepioteuthis Wikipedia
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