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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Myopsida (Myopsida)

Family

Loliginidae

Genus

Uroteuthis

Species

Uroteuthis edulis (Swordtip Squid)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケンサキイカ

Chinese Jiàn-Jiān-Qiāng-Yóu

Similar Species in Uroteuthis

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Indian Squid

Uroteuthis duvaucelii

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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Chinese Squid

Uroteuthis chinensis

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 Swordtip Squid?

The scientific name of Swordtip Squid is Uroteuthis edulis. It belongs to the genus Uroteuthis.

What is the conservation status of Swordtip Squid?

Swordtip Squid (Uroteuthis edulis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Swordtip Squid live?

Swordtip Squid is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Swordtip Squid belong to?

Swordtip Squid (Uroteuthis edulis) belongs to the genus Uroteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Loliginidae.

What kingdom does Swordtip Squid belong to?

Swordtip Squid (Uroteuthis edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Swordtip Squid?

The closest relatives of Swordtip Squid in the genus Uroteuthis include Indian Squid, Long Barrel Squid, luminous bay squid, Chinese Squid, Siboga Squid.