description Gonatus pyros Overview
Gonatus pyros, the fiery armhook squid, is a gonatid squid of the North Pacific. It occurs from the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska south to northern Baja California, with additional records off Japan and the Kuril Islands, and its tentacle club bears grasping hooks. The species is mainly mesopelagic and bathypelagic, undergoes diel vertical migration, and reaches a maximum mantle length of about 13 cm.
help Gonatus pyros FAQ
What is Gonatus pyros?
Gonatus pyros is a North Pacific squid commonly called the fiery armhook squid. It belongs to the family Gonatidae.
Where does Gonatus pyros live?
Its range includes the Bering Sea, the Aleutian Islands and the Gulf of Alaska south to northern Baja California. Additional records exist off Japan and the Kuril Islands.
Why is Gonatus pyros called an armhook squid?
Its tentacle club bears grasping hooks. These hooks help distinguish gonatid squids from species whose clubs rely mainly on suckers.
Which ocean region is associated with Gonatus pyros?
Gonatus pyros is associated with the North Pacific. Its recorded range spans waters around Alaska, northern Baja California, Japan and the Kuril Islands.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
