Gonatus steenstrupi — Overview

Atlantic Armhook Squid learn more about names for this taxon

IUCN threat status:

Not evaluated

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Introduction

Diagnosis

A Gonatus ...

  • without two large, deep chromatophores on the ventral surface of the head.
  • with 4-5 hooks (largest most distal) and 1 sucker proximal to large central hook on club.
  • with about 50 on median portion of tentacular stalk.

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