Ommastrephidae
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Ommastrephidae is a family of squid containing three subfamilies, 11 genera, and over 20 species. They are widely distributed globally and are extensively fished for food. One species, Todarodes pacif
Lesser Flying Squid Todaropsis eblanae
Funnel grooves of ommastrephid subfamilies
Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus)
Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas)
Humboldt squid
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The Humboldt squid, also known as the red devil, jumbo squid, or jumbo flying squid, is a large, predatory squid living in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the only known species of the genus Dosidicu
Ommastrephidae
…are small to large squids, with mantle lengths ranging from that of the glass squid (Hyaloteuthis pelagica) at 9 cm (3.5 in), to the Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) at 1.5 m (4.9 ft). The mantle narrows towards the back and possesses large terminal fins. The family is characterized by an inverted T-shaped funnel…
Ventral view of D. gigas from the Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission
Live Humbolt squid tentacles and beak. Taken in the Sea of Cortez in 2006.
A Humboldt squid photographed at a depth of 250 m (820 ft) off California