Thysanoteuthis

Thysanoteuthis
Thysanoteuthis rhombus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Cephalopoda
Subclass:	Coleoidea
Order:	Teuthida
Suborder:	Oegopsina
Family:	Thysanoteuthidae Keferstein, 1866
Genus:	Thysanoteuthis Troschel, 1857
Species
Thysanoteuthis danae Thysanoteuthis nuchalis Thysanoteuthis rhombus
Synonyms
Cirrobrachium Hoyle, 1904

Thysanoteuthis is a genus of large squid comprising one well known species, the Diamond Squid, and two dubious taxa.

Species

• ? Thysanoteuthis danae *
• Thysanoteuthis nuchalis *
• Thysanoteuthis rhombus, Diamond Squid or Diamondback Squid

The species listed above with an asterisk (*) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are valid species or synonyms. The question mark (?) indicates questionable placement within the genus.

External links

• CephBase: Thysanoteuthis

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