arrow-finned squid vs Calamus
Illex oxygonius compared with Acorus calamus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | arrow-finned squid | Calamus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Mollusca (Mollusks) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Cephalopoda (Cephalopods) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Oegopsida (Oegopsida) | Acorales (Acorales) |
| Family | Ommastrephidae | Acoraceae |
| Genus | Illex | Acorus |
| Species | Illex oxygonius | Acorus calamus |
Conservation Status
arrow-finned squid
LC — Least ConcernCalamus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | arrow-finned squid | Calamus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
arrow-finned squid
Calamus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
arrow-finned squid
The Arrow-finned squid, Illex oxygonius, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Calamus
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
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