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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Oegopsida (Oegopsida)

Family

Ommastrephidae

Genus

Sthenoteuthis

Species

Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis (purpleback flying squid)

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 purpleback flying squid?

The scientific name of purpleback flying squid is Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis. It belongs to the genus Sthenoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of purpleback flying squid?

purpleback flying squid (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does purpleback flying squid live?

purpleback flying squid is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does purpleback flying squid belong to?

purpleback flying squid (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) belongs to the genus Sthenoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Ommastrephidae.

Is purpleback flying squid endangered?

No, purpleback flying squid (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 purpleback flying squid belong to?

purpleback flying squid (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of purpleback flying squid?

The closest relatives of purpleback flying squid in the genus Sthenoteuthis include orangeback flying squid.