ナツメイカ (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 (動物)

Phylum

Mollusca (軟体動物)

Class

Cephalopoda (頭足類)

Order

Bathyteuthida (Bathyteuthida)

Family

Bathyteuthidae

Genus

Bathyteuthis

Species

Bathyteuthis abyssicola (ナツメイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナツメイカ

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ツギノナツメイカ

Bathyteuthis bacidifera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ナツメイカ?

The scientific name of ナツメイカ is Bathyteuthis abyssicola. It belongs to the genus Bathyteuthis.

What is the conservation status of ナツメイカ?

ナツメイカ (Bathyteuthis abyssicola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ナツメイカ live?

ナツメイカ is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does ナツメイカ belong to?

ナツメイカ (Bathyteuthis abyssicola) belongs to the genus Bathyteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Bathyteuthidae.

Is ナツメイカ endangered?

No, ナツメイカ (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 ナツメイカ belong to?

ナツメイカ (Bathyteuthis abyssicola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ナツメイカ?

The closest relatives of ナツメイカ in the genus Bathyteuthis include ツギノナツメイカ.