Selenoteuthis scintillans Voss, 1958
Shining firefly squid
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Family:  Lycoteuthidae (firefly squids), subfamily: Lycoteuthinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 3290 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 05 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from eastern United States.

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