Andaman enope squid vs arrow-finned squid

Abralia andamanica compared with Illex oxygonius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andaman enope squid arrow-finned squid
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Mollusca (Mollusks) Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class same Cephalopoda (Cephalopods) Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)
Order same Oegopsida (Oegopsida) Oegopsida (Oegopsida)
Family Enoploteuthidae Ommastrephidae
Genus Abralia Illex
Species Abralia andamanica Illex oxygonius

Evolutionary Relationship

Andaman enope squid and arrow-finned squid share a common ancestor at the Order level: Oegopsida. (Oegopsida)

Conservation Status

Andaman enope squid

LC — Least Concern

arrow-finned squid

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andaman enope squid arrow-finned squid
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andaman enope squid

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

arrow-finned squid

Andaman enope squid

The Andaman enope squid (Abralia andamanica) is a species in the genus Abralia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

arrow-finned squid

The Arrow-finned squid, Illex oxygonius, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.

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