Brachioteuthis Explained

Brachioteuthis is a genus of squid comprising six species.

The genus contains bioluminescent species.^[1]

Species

• Brachioteuthis beanii
• Brachioteuthis behnii
• Brachioteuthis bowmani *
• Brachioteuthis picta, ornate arm squid
• Brachioteuthis riisei, common arm squid. This squid is potentially part of a species complex.
• Brachioteuthis linkovskyi

The species listed above with an asterisk (*) is questionable and needs further study to determine if it is a valid species or a synonym.

References

1. Herring . Peter J. . Systematic distribution of bioluminescence in living organisms . Journal of Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence . 1987 . 3. 1 . 147–163. 10.1002/bio.1170010303 . 3503524 .