ヤセトビイカ (shiny bird 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

Ornithoteuthis

Species

Ornithoteuthis volatilis (ヤセトビイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤセトビイカ

Chinese Niăo-Róu-Yú

Similar Species in Ornithoteuthis

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Atlantic bird squid

Ornithoteuthis antillarum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ヤセトビイカ?

The scientific name of ヤセトビイカ is Ornithoteuthis volatilis. It belongs to the genus Ornithoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of ヤセトビイカ?

ヤセトビイカ (Ornithoteuthis volatilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ヤセトビイカ live?

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

What family does ヤセトビイカ belong to?

ヤセトビイカ (Ornithoteuthis volatilis) belongs to the genus Ornithoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Ommastrephidae.

Is ヤセトビイカ endangered?

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

What kingdom does ヤセトビイカ belong to?

ヤセトビイカ (Ornithoteuthis volatilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ヤセトビイカ?

The closest relatives of ヤセトビイカ in the genus Ornithoteuthis include Atlantic bird squid.