Dart Squid
Lolliguncula diomedeae
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
- IUCN status: DD
A small squid of shallow shelf waters, the dart squid hovers over soft bottoms and through the open water column, jetting after prey. It stays close to shore in the upper hundred metres, and so little has been confirmed about its numbers that scientists list it as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Myopsida › Loliginidae › Lolliguncula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 410373.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dart Squid live?
- The Dart Squid (Lolliguncula diomedeae) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Dart Squid get?
- The Dart Squid grows to about 11.5 cm.