description Doryteuthis roperi Overview
A loliginid squid (family Loliginidae) occurring in the western Atlantic from the southeastern United States to Brazil, inhabiting neritic shelf waters.
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What is Doryteuthis roperi?
Doryteuthis roperi is a squid in the family Loliginidae. It is a western Atlantic species associated with continental-shelf waters.
Where is Doryteuthis roperi found?
Its reported range extends from the southeastern United States to Brazil. The species occurs in the western Atlantic.
Does Doryteuthis roperi live in deep ocean water?
It inhabits neritic waters, meaning the relatively shallow marine zone over the continental shelf. That distinguishes its usual habitat from the deep open ocean.
What family does Doryteuthis roperi belong to?
It belongs to Loliginidae, the family of loliginid squids. Its Atlantic distribution runs from the southeastern United States southward to Brazil.
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