deepsea squid

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)

Order

Bathyteuthida (Bathyteuthida)

Family

Bathyteuthidae

Genus

Bathyteuthis

Species

Bathyteuthis abyssicola (deepsea squid)

Names in Other Languages

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of deepsea squid?

The scientific name of deepsea squid is Bathyteuthis abyssicola. It belongs to the genus Bathyteuthis.

What is the conservation status of deepsea squid?

deepsea squid (Bathyteuthis abyssicola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does deepsea squid live?

deepsea squid is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does deepsea squid belong to?

deepsea squid (Bathyteuthis abyssicola) belongs to the genus Bathyteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Bathyteuthidae.

Is deepsea squid endangered?

No, deepsea squid (Bathyteuthis abyssicola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does deepsea squid belong to?

deepsea squid (Bathyteuthis abyssicola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of deepsea squid?

The closest relatives of deepsea squid in the genus Bathyteuthis include deepsea squid.