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European Squid

Mollusks

The European squid, also called the common squid, is a large squid belonging to the family Loliginidae, occurring abundantly in coastal waters from the North Sea to at least the west coast of Africa. It lives from sea level to depths of 500 meters, has a mantle up to 40 centimeters long, and is extensively exploited by commercial fisheries.

Facts
Scientific Name
Loligo vulgaris 2
Conservation Status
Data Deficient 1
Classification
System (Realm)
Marine 1
Sources
1. Wikipedia: European squid
  • system (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
    It occurs abundantly in coastal waters from the North Sea to at least the west coast of Africa.
  • Speciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
    status = DD
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2. Wikipedia: European squid
WikipediaWikidata Q1232698 (P225 taxon name)View the Source
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