Illex argentinus (Castellanos, 1960)
Argentine shortfin squid
Illex argentinus
photo by FAO

Family:  Ommastrephidae (flying squids and arrow squids), subfamily: Illicinae
Max. size:  40 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 800 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic, Southeast Pacific and Antarctic Indian Ocean. Subtropical to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 05 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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