シラタマイカ (Jewell 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

Histioteuthidae

Genus

Histioteuthis

Species

Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis (シラタマイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラタマイカ

Chinese Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu

Russian Хистиотеутис Мелеагр

Similar Species in Histioteuthis

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jewel squid

Histioteuthis reversa

Least Concern

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Bonnelli's jewel squid

Histioteuthis bonnellii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of シラタマイカ?

The scientific name of シラタマイカ is Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis. It belongs to the genus Histioteuthis.

What is the conservation status of シラタマイカ?

シラタマイカ (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does シラタマイカ live?

シラタマイカ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does シラタマイカ belong to?

シラタマイカ (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) belongs to the genus Histioteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Histioteuthidae.

Is シラタマイカ endangered?

No, シラタマイカ (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does シラタマイカ belong to?

シラタマイカ (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of シラタマイカ?

The closest relatives of シラタマイカ in the genus Histioteuthis include jewel squid, Bonnelli's jewel squid.