butterfly bobtail squid

About

The Butterfly bobtail squid (Stoloteuthis leucoptera) is a species in the genus Stoloteuthis. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Sepiida (หมึกกระดอง)

Family

Sepiolidae

Genus

Stoloteuthis

Species

Stoloteuthis leucoptera (butterfly bobtail squid)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish globito leucóptero

French sépiole leucoptère

German Schmetterlingstintenfisch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of butterfly bobtail squid?

The scientific name of butterfly bobtail squid is Stoloteuthis leucoptera. It belongs to the genus Stoloteuthis.

What is the conservation status of butterfly bobtail squid?

butterfly bobtail squid (Stoloteuthis leucoptera) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does butterfly bobtail squid live?

butterfly bobtail squid is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does butterfly bobtail squid belong to?

butterfly bobtail squid (Stoloteuthis leucoptera) belongs to the genus Stoloteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sepiolidae.

What kingdom does butterfly bobtail squid belong to?

butterfly bobtail squid (Stoloteuthis leucoptera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).