メナガイカ (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

Oegopsida (開眼目)

Family

Cranchiidae

Genus

Bathothauma

Species

Bathothauma lyromma (メナガイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メナガイカ

Chinese Shēn-Qí-Yóu

German Tiefenwunder

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of メナガイカ?

The scientific name of メナガイカ is Bathothauma lyromma. It belongs to the genus Bathothauma.

What is the conservation status of メナガイカ?

メナガイカ (Bathothauma lyromma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does メナガイカ live?

メナガイカ is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does メナガイカ belong to?

メナガイカ (Bathothauma lyromma) belongs to the genus Bathothauma, which is part of the taxonomic family Cranchiidae.

Is メナガイカ endangered?

No, メナガイカ (Bathothauma lyromma) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does メナガイカ belong to?

メナガイカ (Bathothauma lyromma) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).