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Nototodarus gouldi, commonly called Gould's flying squid, is an ommastrephid squid native to waters around southern Australia. It is a commercially important species in regional fisheries and is also part of the marine food web, serving as prey for seabirds, fur seals, and pelagic fish including tuna. The species is relevant to both fisheries science and studies of oceanic predator communities because its abundance links commercial harvests with larger marine ecosystems.
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What is Nototodarus gouldi commonly called?
Nototodarus gouldi is commonly called Gould's flying squid. It is an ommastrephid squid native to waters around southern Australia.
Where does Gould's flying squid live?
The species occurs around southern Australia. It is part of the regional marine ecosystem and is also caught by commercial fisheries.
Why is Nototodarus gouldi important to the marine food web?
Gould's flying squid is prey for seabirds, fur seals, and pelagic fish. This makes it an important link between smaller marine organisms and larger predators.
Is Nototodarus gouldi commercially fished?
Yes, it is commercially important in regional fisheries around southern Australia. Its fishery value exists alongside its role as prey for marine predators.
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