ホタルイカ (Japanese firefly squid)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

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

Enoploteuthidae

Genus

Watasenia

Species

Watasenia scintillans (ホタルイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホタルイカ

Chinese Yíng-Yóu

German Leuchtkalmar

Russian Кальмар-светлячок

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ホタルイカ?

The scientific name of ホタルイカ is Watasenia scintillans. It belongs to the genus Watasenia.

What is the conservation status of ホタルイカ?

ホタルイカ (Watasenia scintillans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ホタルイカ live?

ホタルイカ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does ホタルイカ belong to?

ホタルイカ (Watasenia scintillans) belongs to the genus Watasenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Enoploteuthidae.

Is ホタルイカ endangered?

No, ホタルイカ (Watasenia scintillans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does ホタルイカ belong to?

ホタルイカ (Watasenia scintillans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).