ケンサキイカ (Swordtip Squid)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Mollusca (軟体動物)

Class

Cephalopoda (頭足類)

Order

Myopsida (閉眼目)

Family

Loliginidae

Genus

Uroteuthis

Species

Uroteuthis edulis (ケンサキイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケンサキイカ

Chinese Jiàn-Jiān-Qiāng-Yóu

Similar Species in Uroteuthis

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アジアジンドウイカ

Uroteuthis duvaucelii

Data Deficient

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ヒラケンサキイカ

Uroteuthis chinensis

Data Deficient

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Long Barrel Squid

Uroteuthis singhalensis

Data Deficient

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luminous bay squid

Uroteuthis noctiluca

Data Deficient

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Siboga Squid

Uroteuthis sibogae

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ケンサキイカ?

The scientific name of ケンサキイカ is Uroteuthis edulis. It belongs to the genus Uroteuthis.

What is the conservation status of ケンサキイカ?

ケンサキイカ (Uroteuthis edulis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ケンサキイカ live?

ケンサキイカ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does ケンサキイカ belong to?

ケンサキイカ (Uroteuthis edulis) belongs to the genus Uroteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Loliginidae.

What kingdom does ケンサキイカ belong to?

ケンサキイカ (Uroteuthis edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ケンサキイカ?

The closest relatives of ケンサキイカ in the genus Uroteuthis include アジアジンドウイカ, ヒラケンサキイカ, Long Barrel Squid, luminous bay squid, Siboga Squid.