European Squid
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The European Squid (Loligo vulgaris) is a large squid belonging to the family Loliginidae. It occurs abundantly in coastal waters of the North Sea to at least the west coast of Africa. This species lives from sea level to depths of 500 m. The mantle is up to 40 cm long. It is the only species in the subgenus Loligo. There are two subspecies of this squid: the nominate L. v. vulgaris, and the Cape Hope Squid, L. v. reynaudi.
[edit] External link
- CephBase: European Squid (Loligo vulgaris reynaudi)
- CephBase: European Squid (Loligo vulgaris vulgaris)
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