トビイカ (purpleback flying 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

Ommastrephidae

Genus

Sthenoteuthis

Species

Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis (トビイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トビイカ

Chinese Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú

Russian Кальмар тропический

Similar Species in Sthenoteuthis

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orangeback flying squid

Sthenoteuthis pteropus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of トビイカ?

The scientific name of トビイカ is Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis. It belongs to the genus Sthenoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of トビイカ?

トビイカ (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does トビイカ live?

トビイカ is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does トビイカ belong to?

トビイカ (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) belongs to the genus Sthenoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Ommastrephidae.

Is トビイカ endangered?

No, トビイカ (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does トビイカ belong to?

トビイカ (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of トビイカ?

The closest relatives of トビイカ in the genus Sthenoteuthis include orangeback flying squid.