Introduction

Some species, at least, of Galiteuthis reach a large size of 660 mm ML (Nesis, 1982, suggests that they may reach a size of 2.7 m ML). Species are easily recognized by the hooks on the tentacular clubs while lacking hooks on the arms, and the long, slender, terminal fins.

Brief diagnosis:

A taoniin ...

• with club armature mostly in two series and consisting of large hooks.
• with long, lanceolate, terminal fins.