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Uroteuthis edulis, commonly called the swordtip squid, is a loliginid squid found in coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific, including waters around Japan, China, and other parts of East and Southeast Asia. It is an important target of commercial fisheries and is landed for human consumption. Its fishery relevance distinguishes it from many smaller coastal squid species that are not regularly harvested at comparable scale.
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What is Uroteuthis edulis?
Uroteuthis edulis is a loliginid squid commonly called the swordtip squid. It lives in coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific, including areas around Japan, China, and parts of East and Southeast Asia.
Where does the swordtip squid live?
It is found in coastal Indo-West Pacific waters. Its range includes waters around Japan and China as well as other parts of East and Southeast Asia.
Is Uroteuthis edulis commercially important?
Yes. The species is an important target of commercial fisheries and is landed for human consumption. It is therefore significant both ecologically and as a seafood species.
What is the common name of Uroteuthis edulis?
Its common name is the swordtip squid. The scientific name Uroteuthis edulis is used to distinguish it from other commercially caught squid species.
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