Species catalogue
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
YTT
Specie
Berryteuthis magister
Berryteuthis magister
Type
Molluscs
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