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Loligo vulgaris |
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Squid |
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Gemeiner Kalmar |
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Gewone pijlinktvis |
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Encornet;Calmar |
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Calamar |
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Calamaro comune |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species moves by swimming
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 5 and 100 Meters
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Lives in large groups
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 50 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Shrimps - Invertebrates
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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! |
