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Nototodarus sloanii, commonly called the Wellington flying squid, is an ommastrephid squid native to waters around New Zealand and southern Australia. It is a pelagic species that supports commercial fishing, particularly in New Zealand, where squid fisheries form part of the country’s broader invertebrate catch. The species is targeted for food and is also important in marine food webs as prey for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals.
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What is Nototodarus sloanii?
Nototodarus sloanii is commonly called the Wellington flying squid. It is an ommastrephid squid native to waters around New Zealand and southern Australia.
Where is the Wellington flying squid found?
It lives in waters around New Zealand and southern Australia. It is a pelagic species, meaning it spends its life in the open water rather than on the seabed.
Is Nototodarus sloanii caught commercially?
Yes. It supports commercial fishing, particularly in New Zealand, where squid fisheries are part of the country's fishing industry.
What does pelagic mean for the Wellington flying squid?
Pelagic means the species lives in the water column and open sea rather than mainly on the ocean floor. This helps explain why it is caught by fisheries targeting offshore squid.
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