Swordtip Squid
Uroteuthis edulis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameUroteuthis edulis
SizeUp to 50 cm (19.6 in)
WeightUnder .50 kg (1.10 lb)
FamilyMolluscs / Loliginidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to deeper ocean waters over sandy & reef areas throughout the water column
Depth Range30 - 170 m (98 - 557 ft)
