Argentinischer Kurzflossenkalmar vs Pfeilflossenkalmar

Illex argentinus compared with Illex oxygonius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Argentinischer Kurzflossenkalmar Pfeilflossenkalmar
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Mollusca (Weichtiere) Mollusca (Weichtiere)
Class same Cephalopoda (Kopffüßer) Cephalopoda (Kopffüßer)
Order same Oegopsida (Oegopsida) Oegopsida (Oegopsida)
Family same Ommastrephidae Ommastrephidae
Genus same Illex Illex
Species Illex argentinus Illex oxygonius

Evolutionary Relationship

Argentinischer Kurzflossenkalmar and Pfeilflossenkalmar share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Illex.

Conservation Status

Argentinischer Kurzflossenkalmar

LC — Least Concern

Pfeilflossenkalmar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Argentinischer Kurzflossenkalmar Pfeilflossenkalmar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Argentinischer Kurzflossenkalmar

The Argentine short-fin squid, Illex argentinus, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Pfeilflossenkalmar

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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