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The spear squid (Heterololigo bleekeri) is a species of cephalopod found in the coastal waters of the northwestern Pacific Ocean, spanning Japan, Korea, and China. It is a medium-sized, elongated squid known for its sharp, spear-like mantle, from which it derives its common name. The species holds s...
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Important Japanese food squid with regional commercial relevance; limited global distinctiveness.
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Heterololigo bleekeri, commonly called the spear squid, is a coastal squid in the family Loliginidae. It occurs in the northwest Pacific, including waters around Japan and the East China Sea, and is an important commercial species in Japanese fisheries. Its biology and seasonal availability make it...
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