Gould's squid

Gould's squid
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Oegopsida
Family: Ommastrephidae
Genus: Nototodarus
Species:
N. gouldi
Binomial name
Nototodarus gouldi
(McCoy, 1888)
Map of the approximate distribution of the Gould's Squid
Gould's flying squid @ Bremer Marine Park

Nototodarus gouldi, also known as the Gould's squid, Gould's flying squid, or arrow squid, is a squid belonging to the family Ommastrephidae. It inhabits the tropical and temperate waters of Australia and New Zealand. It is frequently caught and eaten for food. They live up to one year.[1]

The squid is typically found at depths from 50–200 metres (160–660 ft) off the coasts and shelves of Australia and New Zealand, although it can go as deep as 825 meters. Juveniles are sometimes found just off coasts.[1]

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