Thysanoteuthis | |
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Thysanoteuthis rhombus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Cephalopoda |
Subclass: | Coleoidea |
Order: | Teuthida |
Suborder: | Oegopsina |
Family: | Thysanoteuthidae Keferstein, 1866 |
Genus: | Thysanoteuthis Troschel, 1857 |
Species | |
Thysanoteuthis danae |
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Synonyms | |
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Thysanoteuthis is a genus of large squid comprising one well known species, the Diamond Squid, and two dubious taxa.
The species listed above with an asterisk (*) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are valid species or synonyms. The question mark (?) indicates questionable placement within the genus.