broad-tail shortfin squid

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The Broad-Tail Shortfin Squid (Illex coindetii) is a species in the genus Illex. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. It has been recorded Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden..

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Oegopsida (Oegopsida)

Family

Ommastrephidae

Genus

Illex

Species

Illex coindetii (broad-tail shortfin squid)

Names in Other Languages

French encornet rouge

German BreitschwanzKurzflossenkalmar

Portuguese Pota-voadora

Similar Species in Illex

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Argentine short-fin squid

Illex argentinus

Least Concern

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arrow-finned squid

Illex oxygonius

Least Concern

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Boreal Squid

Illex illecebrosus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of broad-tail shortfin squid?

The scientific name of broad-tail shortfin squid is Illex coindetii. It belongs to the genus Illex.

Where does broad-tail shortfin squid live?

broad-tail shortfin squid is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does broad-tail shortfin squid belong to?

broad-tail shortfin squid (Illex coindetii) belongs to the genus Illex, which is part of the taxonomic family Ommastrephidae.

What kingdom does broad-tail shortfin squid belong to?

broad-tail shortfin squid (Illex coindetii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of broad-tail shortfin squid?

The closest relatives of broad-tail shortfin squid in the genus Illex include Argentine short-fin squid, arrow-finned squid, Boreal Squid.