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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Oegopsida (Oegopsida)

Family

Ommastrephidae

Genus

Ornithoteuthis

Species

Ornithoteuthis volatilis (shiny bird squid)

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 shiny bird squid?

The scientific name of shiny bird squid is Ornithoteuthis volatilis. It belongs to the genus Ornithoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of shiny bird squid?

shiny bird squid (Ornithoteuthis volatilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does shiny bird squid live?

shiny bird squid is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does shiny bird squid belong to?

shiny bird squid (Ornithoteuthis volatilis) belongs to the genus Ornithoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Ommastrephidae.

Is shiny bird squid endangered?

No, shiny bird squid (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 shiny bird squid belong to?

shiny bird squid (Ornithoteuthis volatilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of shiny bird squid?

The closest relatives of shiny bird squid in the genus Ornithoteuthis include Atlantic bird squid.