How to Identify Ommastrephidae
Ommastrephidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Oegopsida, class Cephalopoda. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Ommastrephidae Species
Dosidicus gigas (D'Orbigny, 1835)
Dosidicus gigas (D'Orbigny, 1835)
Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) is the largest ommastrephid squid, found in the…
Illex illecebrosus (Lesueur, 1821)
Illex illecebrosus (Lesueur, 1821)
Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus) is a moderately sized, highly migra…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ommastrephidae?
Ommastrephidae animals belong to the Oegopsida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 2 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ommastrephidae?
Ommastrephidae is classified in the order Oegopsida, class Cephalopoda, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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