Brachioteuthis riisei (Steenstrup, 1882)
Common arm squid
Brachioteuthis riisei
photo by FAO

Family:  Brachioteuthidae (arm squids)
Max. size:  17 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 3000 m
Distribution:  Worldwide. Tropical to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 April 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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