Indian Squid

Indian squid Latest News

Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, claimed to have decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii).

About Indian Squid

• It is also known as the Indian calamari, is a cephalopod species that is commonly found in the waters off the coasts of India.
• Squids are known for their advanced nervous system, exceptional problem-solving skills, and complex behaviours like camouflage and jet propulsion.

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Indian squid Features

• They are typically around 20-30 cm in length, although larger specimens can reach up to 50 cm.
• It has a distinctive coloration, with a light pinkish-gray body and two large fins on either side. They have eight arms and two longer tentacles that they use to capture prey.
• It is a fast swimmer and capable of propelling themselves through the water using a jet propulsion system.
• Squids tend to prefer areas with high levels of dissolved oxygen, as this is crucial for their respiration.
• Indian Squid Habitat: These are found in a variety of habitats in the Indian Ocean, ranging from coastal waters to the open sea. They are commonly found in depths of 100 to 500 meters, although some species can be found as deep as 1,500 meters.
• Indian Squid Distribution: It is known to occur in the Indo-West Pacific in the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea, eastwards from Mozambique to the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea, northward to Taiwan.
• Conservation status
  • IUCN: Least Concern

Indian squid FAQs

Q1: What is squid called in India?

Ans: Uroteuthis duvaucelii

Q2: What are cephalopods?

Ans: It is the most morphologically and behaviorally complex class in phylum Mollusca

Q3: What is loligo duvauceli?

Ans: It is the most abundant and important commercial squid species.

Source: TH