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North Pacific bobtail squid

Rossia pacifica

Classification

Order
Sepiida

Rossia pacifica, also known as the stubby squid, is a species of bobtail squid native to the northern Pacific Ocean. Sightings usually occur in winter on sandy slopes away from strong currents in moderately shallow water. In the summer, they move to deeper waters where they reproduce.

Distribution

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Canada · 654United States of America · 68