description Mastigoteuthis magna Overview
Mastigoteuthis magna is a deep-sea whip-lash squid in the family Mastigoteuthidae; current taxonomic databases list the species as Magnoteuthis magna. It is heavily pigmented deep red by numerous chromatophores and lacks photophores, while its long, flexible tentacles give the group its common name. Specimens have been recorded in the North Atlantic near Bermuda, and the species has also been reported from the Gulf of Mexico, the Indian Ocean and waters off New Zealand.
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How good is Mastigoteuthis magna?
Mastigoteuthis magna scores 4.60/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Squid category.
What are the best alternatives to Mastigoteuthis magna?
See our alternatives page for Mastigoteuthis magna for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Mastigoteuthis pyrodes, Taningia danae (Dana Octopus Squid), Dana Octopus Squid (Taningia danae).
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