Taonius is a small genus of glass squid. Although it comprises only three recognised species, it has been suggested there may be as many as five species.[2] Taonius borealis is found in the North Pacific Ocean and Taonius pavo is found in the Atlantic and possibly SW Indian Ocean.[3]
Some teuthologists dispute Voss's synonymy of Belonella with Taonius.[4][5]
The genus contains bioluminescent species.[6]
Three species are currently placed in Taonius:[1]
Taonius is a small genus of glass squid. Although it comprises only three recognised species, it has been suggested there may be as many as five species. Taonius borealis is found in the North Pacific Ocean and Taonius pavo is found in the Atlantic and possibly SW Indian Ocean.
Some teuthologists dispute Voss's synonymy of Belonella with Taonius.
The genus contains bioluminescent species.
Taonius est un genre de calmars de la famille des Cranchiidae.
Selon World Register of Marine Species (26 juin 2016)[4] :
Taonius est un genre de calmars de la famille des Cranchiidae.
Taonius is een geslacht van inktvissen uit de familie van de Cranchiidae.
Taonius is een geslacht van inktvissen uit de familie van de Cranchiidae.