arrow-finned squid vs Australian Swiftlet
Illex oxygonius compared with Aerodramus terraereginae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | arrow-finned squid | Australian Swiftlet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Mollusca (Mollusks) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Cephalopoda (Cephalopods) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Oegopsida (Oegopsida) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Ommastrephidae | Apodidae |
| Genus | Illex | Aerodramus |
| Species | Illex oxygonius | Aerodramus terraereginae |
Evolutionary Relationship
arrow-finned squid and Australian Swiftlet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
arrow-finned squid
LC — Least ConcernAustralian Swiftlet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | arrow-finned squid | Australian Swiftlet |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
arrow-finned squid
Australian Swiftlet
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
arrow-finned squid
The Arrow-finned squid, Illex oxygonius, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Australian Swiftlet
The Australian Swiftlet (Aerodramus terraereginae) is a species in the genus Aerodramus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
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