Doryteuthis opalescens — Overview

Opalescent Inshore Squid learn more about names for this taxon

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Introduction

The common loliginid of western North America. Maximum size 19 cm dorsal mantle length and 130 g weight in males, 17 cm and 90 g respectively in females; average total length about 30 cm.

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