Brachioteuthis beanii
Brachioteuthis beanii is a species of squid in the family Brachioteuthidae,[2] that lives in pelagic environments.[3] Its young are 1.2 mm in length.[1]
| Brachioteuthis beanii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Order: | Oegopsida |
| Family: | Brachioteuthidae |
| Genus: | Brachioteuthis |
| Species: | B. beanii |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachioteuthis beanii Verrill, 1881 | |
Distribution and habitat
Its range is in the Western Atlantic, near Canada and the United States. It lives at depths of 0 to 860 meters, with young hanging out by the surface from 0 to 200 meters deep, and individuals having a mating behavior 5 to 60 meters above the ocean floor.[1]
Conservation
Brachioteuthis beanii has no specific threats, and inhabits a wide range in areas where human impact does not have much effect. It is considered as "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red List.[1]
References
- "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Brachioteuthis beanii Verrill, 1881". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- "Brachioteuthis beani". www.sealifebase.ca. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
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