Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu (Jewell squid)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Mollusca (软体动物门)

Class

Cephalopoda (头足纲)

Order

Oegopsida (开眼目)

Family

Histioteuthidae

Genus

Histioteuthis

Species

Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis (Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラタマイカ

Chinese Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu

Russian Хистиотеутис Мелеагр

Similar Species in Histioteuthis

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jewel squid

Histioteuthis reversa

Least Concern

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Bonnelli's jewel squid

Histioteuthis bonnellii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu?

The scientific name of Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu is Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis. It belongs to the genus Histioteuthis.

What is the conservation status of Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu?

Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu live?

Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu belong to?

Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) belongs to the genus Histioteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Histioteuthidae.

Is Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu endangered?

No, Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu belong to?

Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu (Histioteuthis meleagroteuthis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu?

The closest relatives of Zhū-Jī-Fān-Yóu in the genus Histioteuthis include jewel squid, Bonnelli's jewel squid.