Illex argentinus (Castellanos, 1960) Argentine shortfin squid |
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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. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 05 May 2010 Ref. 123251) | |||
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