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Doryteuthis plei |
Distribution |
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Slender inshore squid |
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Kaliformischer tintenfisch |
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Slanke pijlinktvis |
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Calmar flèche |
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Calamar flecha |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species moves by swimming
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Lives in large groups
The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 45 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Crustaceans
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
