Luminous Flying Squid
Eucleoteuthis luminosa
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 0–1300 m
- Max size: 22.7 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A flying squid of the open ocean, this species bears light producing organs and rides near the surface at night, sinking through the upper water by day to around 400 metres. It grows larger in cooler, higher latitude waters than near the equator.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Oegopsida › Ommastrephidae › Eucleoteuthis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342313.
FAQ
- How deep does the Luminous Flying Squid live?
- The Luminous Flying Squid (Eucleoteuthis luminosa) is typically found at 0–1300 m.
- How big does the Luminous Flying Squid get?
- The Luminous Flying Squid grows to about 22.7 cm.