Family: |
Histioteuthidae (jewel squids, umbrella squids) |
Max. size: |
18.8 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 2000 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: Eastern Atlantic from 46°N to 27°S and Western Atlantic from approximately 45°N to Uruguay (36°S); Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 05 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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