🌿Native Nature

Caribbean Reef Squid

Sepioteuthis sepioidea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Cephalopoda ›Order: Myopsida ›Family: Loliginidae ›Genus: Sepioteuthis

About

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), commonly called reef squid, are small 20 cm (7.9 in) torpedo-shaped squid with undulating fins that extend nearly the entire length of the body. In 2001, marine biologist Silvia Maciá discovered that squid were able to propel themselves up out of the water about 2 m (6.6 ft) and fly approximately 10 m (33 ft) before re-entry; a discovery which led to the identification of six species of flying squid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caribbean Reef Squid?
The scientific name of Caribbean Reef Squid is Sepioteuthis sepioidea.
What is the conservation status of Caribbean Reef Squid?
The Caribbean Reef Squid has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Caribbean Reef Squid belong to?
Caribbean Reef Squid belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Caribbean Reef Squid belong to?
Caribbean Reef Squid belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Caribbean Reef Squid belong to?
Caribbean Reef Squid belongs to the class Cephalopoda.
What order does Caribbean Reef Squid belong to?
Caribbean Reef Squid belongs to the order Myopsida.
What family does Caribbean Reef Squid belong to?
Caribbean Reef Squid belongs to the family Loliginidae.
What genus does Caribbean Reef Squid belong to?
Caribbean Reef Squid belongs to the genus Sepioteuthis.