Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú (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 (动物界)

Phylum

Mollusca (软体动物门)

Class

Cephalopoda (头足纲)

Order

Oegopsida (开眼目)

Family

Ommastrephidae

Genus

Sthenoteuthis

Species

Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis (Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú?

The scientific name of Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú is Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis. It belongs to the genus Sthenoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú?

Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú live?

Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú belong to?

Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) belongs to the genus Sthenoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Ommastrephidae.

Is Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú endangered?

No, Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú (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 Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú belong to?

Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú?

The closest relatives of Ào-Lán-Yuān-Róu-Yú in the genus Sthenoteuthis include orangeback flying squid.