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Illex oxygonius

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Illex oxygonius, commonly called the sharptail shortfin squid, is a marine squid in the family Ommastrephidae. It occurs in the western Atlantic and is associated with continental-shelf and nearby oceanic waters from the Gulf of Mexico toward the Atlantic coast of the United States. The species is closely related to the commercially important shortfin squid Illex illecebrosus, but it is treated as a separate species in taxonomic and fisheries references.

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What is Illex oxygonius commonly called?

Illex oxygonius is commonly called the sharptail shortfin squid. It belongs to the family Ommastrephidae, a group of active oceanic and neritic squids.

Where does Illex oxygonius live?

The species occurs in the western Atlantic, from the Gulf of Mexico toward the Atlantic coast of the United States. It is associated with continental-shelf and nearby oceanic waters.

Is Illex oxygonius the same as the northern shortfin squid?

No. The northern shortfin squid is Illex illecebrosus, while Illex oxygonius is a separate species commonly known as the sharptail shortfin squid.

What kind of animal is Illex oxygonius?

It is a marine cephalopod with eight arms, two longer tentacles, and a streamlined body. Like other ommastrephid squids, it is an active predator in the open marine food web.

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