Calamus vs orangeback flying squid
Acorus calamus compared with Sthenoteuthis pteropus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | orangeback flying squid |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Cephalopoda (Cephalopods) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Oegopsida (Oegopsida) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Ommastrephidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Sthenoteuthis |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Sthenoteuthis pteropus |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least Concernorangeback flying squid
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | orangeback flying squid |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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).
orangeback flying squid
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.
orangeback flying squid
No description available.
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