These are small (22 mm ML max.), muscular squids that occupy neritic waters often in association with small patch reefs and seagrass (Voss, 1953). In spite of the accessible habitat, the squid is rarely captured and little is known of its biology.

Brief diagnosis:

A loliginid ...

• of small size and with posterior fin lobes; fins not joined posteriorly.
• with club suckers on manus in two series.