Enoploteuthidae

Enoploteuthidae
Enoploteuthis sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Oegopsida
Superfamily: Enoploteuthoidea
Family: Enoploteuthidae
Pfeffer, 1900[1]
Type genus
Enoploteuthis
d'Orbigny, 1844
Genera

Abralia
Abraliopsis
Enoploteuthis
Watasenia

Enoploteuthidae is a family of squid comprising approximately 40 species in four genera. Most species have a mantle length ranging from 3–13 cm (1.2–5.1 in). Hooks are present on all arms and tentacles. The family is best known for the large array of photophores throughout the body.

Species

The species listed above with an asterisk (*) is questionable and needs further study to determine if it is a valid species or a synonym. The question mark (?) indicates questionable placement within the genus.

References

  1. ↑ Julian Finn (2016). "Enoploteuthidae Pfeffer, 1900". World Register of Marine Species. Flanders Marine Institute. Retrieved 2 March 2018.


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