Ommastrephidae
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Scientific name | Ommastrephidae |
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Family | Steenstrup |
Speed | Humboldt squid |
Rank | Family |
Higher classification | Oegopsida |
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ID | 2370046 |
About Ommastrephidae
Ommastrephidae is a family of squid containing three subfamilies, 11 genera, and over 20 species. They are widely distributed globally and are extensively fished for food. One species, Todarodes pacificus, comprises around half of the world's cephalopod catch annually.