description Euprymna albatrossae Overview
A bobtail squid of the family Sepiolidae found in the Indo-Pacific, named after the U.S. Fish Commission steamer Albatross that collected the type specimens.
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What is Euprymna albatrossae?
Euprymna albatrossae is a bobtail squid in the family Sepiolidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.
Why is it called Euprymna albatrossae?
The species was named after the U.S. Fish Commission steamer Albatross. That vessel collected the type specimens used to describe it.
Is Euprymna albatrossae a cuttlefish?
No, it is a squid, specifically a bobtail squid. Bobtail squids belong to the family Sepiolidae.
Where does Euprymna albatrossae live?
It is associated with Indo-Pacific waters. The supplied description identifies its range at the regional level rather than giving a precise coastline or depth.
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