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Flying squid

Order Oegopsida
Family Gonatidae

Marine cephalopod mollusk with an elongated, cylindrical body, featuring a large head and prominent eyes. It has eight arms and two long tentacles. The skin is smooth and translucent, with hues of pink or red. This species reaches relatively small sizes compared to other squids, typically between 15 and 25 centimeters in length.

Characteristics
FAO code
YTT
Specie
Berryteuthis magister
Type
Molluscs
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Área 61:Pacific
  • Área 67:Pacific
  • Área 77:Pacific
  • Eastern Central.
  • Northeast.
  • Northwest.
International denominations
Germany Großer Pazifischer Kalmar
China 大西洋高飛魷
Portugal Pota
United Kingdom Flying squid
Japan Surumeika
Fishing areas
Fishing arts

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