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Atlantic Bobtail

Sepiola atlantica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Cephalopoda ›Order: Sepiolida ›Family: Sepiolidae ›Genus: Sepiola

About

Sepiola atlantica, also known as the Atlantic bobtail, is a species of bobtail squid native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean (65ºN to 35ºN), from Iceland, the Faroe Islands and western Norway to the Moroccan coast. There is a single record of this species from the Mediterranean Sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Bobtail?
The scientific name of Atlantic Bobtail is Sepiola atlantica.
What is the conservation status of Atlantic Bobtail?
The Atlantic Bobtail has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Atlantic Bobtail belong to?
Atlantic Bobtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Atlantic Bobtail belong to?
Atlantic Bobtail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Atlantic Bobtail belong to?
Atlantic Bobtail belongs to the class Cephalopoda.
What order does Atlantic Bobtail belong to?
Atlantic Bobtail belongs to the order Sepiolida.
What family does Atlantic Bobtail belong to?
Atlantic Bobtail belongs to the family Sepiolidae.
What genus does Atlantic Bobtail belong to?
Atlantic Bobtail belongs to the genus Sepiola.