Western Atlantic Brief Squid
Lolliguncula brevis
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- IUCN status: DD
A small inshore squid that handles brackish water better than most, slipping into estuaries when temperatures rise. It stays in shallow coastal water no deeper than about 20 metres and hunts zooplankton, small crustaceans and fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Myopsida › Loliginidae › Lolliguncula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157028.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western Atlantic Brief Squid live?
- The Western Atlantic Brief Squid (Lolliguncula brevis) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Western Atlantic Brief Squid get?
- The Western Atlantic Brief Squid grows to about 8 cm.