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.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Caught by squid jigs and dipnets (Ref. 417).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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