Pyroteuthis margaritifera (Rüppell, 1844) Jewel enope squid |
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Family: | Pyroteuthidae (fire squids) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm ML (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 800 m | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean, Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea. Tropical to temperate. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 11 May 2010 Ref. 123251) | |||
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