Enoploteuthidae
Enoploteuthis sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Oegopsida
Superfamily: Enoploteuthoidea
Family: Enoploteuthidae
Pfeffer, 1900[1]
Type genus
Enoploteuthis
d'Orbigny, 1844
Genera

Abralia
Abraliopsis
Enoploteuthis
Watasenia

The Enoploteuthidea are a family of squid comprising approximately 40 species in four genera. Most species have a mantle length ranging from 3โ€“13 cm (1.2โ€“5.1 in). Hooks are present on all arms and tentacles. The family is best known for the large array of photophores throughout the body.

Species

The species listed above with an asterisk (*) is questionable and needs further study to determine if it is a valid species or a synonym. The question mark (?) indicates questionable placement within the genus.

References

  1. โ†‘ Julian Finn (2016). "Enoploteuthidae Pfeffer, 1900". World Register of Marine Species. Flanders Marine Institute. Retrieved 2 March 2018.


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