| Family: |
Cranchiidae (cranch squids), subfamily: Taoniinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal. Tropical and subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
|
| Biology: |
Known from mid-waters of open oceans (Ref. 843). Occurs in epipelagic, mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones, following the general cranchiid pattern of ontogenetic descent. By full growth, animals have descended into the bathypelagic zone beyond 2,000 m depth, where maturation and mating occur. No evidence currently exists for diel vertical migration (Ref. 97142). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
|
| Threat to humans: |
|
| Country info: |
|
Source and more info: www.sealifebase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.