Patagonian Longfin Squid

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Cephalopoda (Kopffüßer)

Order

Myopsida (Myopsida)

Family

Loliginidae

Genus

Doryteuthis

Species

Doryteuthis gahi (Patagonian Longfin Squid)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Calamar Patagónico

Similar Species in Doryteuthis

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Longfine Inshore Squid

Doryteuthis sanpaulensis

Least Concern

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California market squid

Doryteuthis opalescens

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Patagonian Longfin Squid?

The scientific name of Patagonian Longfin Squid is Doryteuthis gahi. It belongs to the genus Doryteuthis.

What is the conservation status of Patagonian Longfin Squid?

Patagonian Longfin Squid (Doryteuthis gahi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Patagonian Longfin Squid live?

Patagonian Longfin Squid is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Patagonian Longfin Squid belong to?

Patagonian Longfin Squid (Doryteuthis gahi) belongs to the genus Doryteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Loliginidae.

Is Patagonian Longfin Squid endangered?

No, Patagonian Longfin Squid (Doryteuthis gahi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Patagonian Longfin Squid belong to?

Patagonian Longfin Squid (Doryteuthis gahi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Patagonian Longfin Squid?

The closest relatives of Patagonian Longfin Squid in the genus Doryteuthis include Longfine Inshore Squid, California market squid.