Insigniteuthis albatrossi [Insigniteuthis albatrossi]
Description
Divers rarely encounter this deep-sea squid, but when it’s seen in submersible footage it stands out for its sleek body and distinctive look. In the dark water column, it’s typically associated with low-light hunting, using its streamlined form to move efficiently between prey-rich depths.
Where To See Insigniteuthis albatrossi
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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