Exsuperoteuthis persephone [Exsuperoteuthis persephone]
Description
This deep-sea squid is a rare, elusive sight for recreational divers, but when encountered it can be striking in the beam of a torch. Expect a quiet, drifting presence—followed by a sudden, streamlined retreat as it slips back into the darkness.
Where To See Exsuperoteuthis persephone
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Coleoids
Coleoidea
|
| Family |
Octopuses & related cephalopods
Octopodiformes
|
| Genus |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
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