Sepioteuthis, commonly known as reef squids or oval squids, is a genus of pencil squid. Reef squids are easily recognizable by their large rounded fins that extend along almost the entire length of their mantles, giving them a superficial resemblance to cuttlefish.[1]
Three species are currently recognized,[2] though S. australis and S. lessoniana are believed to be cryptic species complexes.[3]
An additional species, S. loliginiformis, was described in 1828, but its validity is questionable. However, if the species turns out to be the same as S. australis or S. lessoniana, S. loliginiformis would be the senior synonym and replace the younger name currently in use.
Sepioteuthis, commonly known as reef squids or oval squids, is a genus of pencil squid. Reef squids are easily recognizable by their large rounded fins that extend along almost the entire length of their mantles, giving them a superficial resemblance to cuttlefish.
Sepioteuthis es un género de moluscos cefalópodos de la familia Loliginidae conocidos vulgarmente como calamares manopla.
Se reconocen las siguientes especies:[1]
Sepioteuthis es un género de moluscos cefalópodos de la familia Loliginidae conocidos vulgarmente como calamares manopla.
Sepioteuthis est un genre de calmars de la famille des Loliginidae.
Les représentants du genre Sepioteuthis sont le plus souvent de petits calmars de récifs, capables de bioluminescence.
Selon World Register of Marine Species (15 octobre 2020)[1] :
Sepioteuthis est un genre de calmars de la famille des Loliginidae.
Sepioteuthis is een geslacht van pijlinktvissen uit de familie van Loliginidae.
Sepioteuthis is een geslacht van pijlinktvissen uit de familie van Loliginidae.