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Sthenoteuthis pteropus (Steenstrup, 1855) Orangeback squid |
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| Family: | Ommastrephidae (flying squids and arrow squids), subfamily: Ommastrephinae | |||
| Max. size: | 65 cm ML (male/unsexed); 40 cm ML (female) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pan-Atlantic in tropical to warm and temperate waters. | |||
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| Biology: | Caught by squid jigs and dipnets (Ref. 417). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2010 Ref. 123251) | |||
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