Todarodes filippovae Adam, 1975
Antarctic flying squid
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Family:  Ommastrephidae (flying squids and arrow squids), subfamily: Todarodinae
Max. size:  55.5 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 500 m
Distribution:  Circumpolar in Southern Ocean; south of approximately 35°S, Antarctic Convergent zone.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common mantle length: 20.0-40.0 cm. Common mantle length ranges between 20 and 40 cm (Ref. 3722). Possesses strongly developed positive phototaxis (Ref. 275).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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