Acromitoides stiphropterus [Acromitoides stiphropterus]
Description
This deep-sea squid is a fascinating find for divers who venture beyond typical recreational depths. When seen, it often appears as a streamlined shape moving through the water column, with subtle changes in posture as it adjusts its direction. Because it’s not a common shallow-water species, sightings are usually fleeting—but memorable, especially when a light beam reveals its form.
Where To See Acromitoides stiphropterus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Jellyfish and their relatives
Medusozoa
|
| Order |
Cup Animals
Scyphozoa
|
| Family |
Jellyfish (disc jellyfish)
Discomedusae
|
| Genus |
Rhizostome Jellyfish
Rhizostomeae
|
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