Brachioteuthis beanii explained

Brachioteuthis beanii is a species of squid in the family Brachioteuthidae[1] that lives in pelagic environments.[2] Its young are 1.2mm in length.

Distribution and habitat

Its range is in the Western Atlantic, near Canada and the United States. It lives at depths of 0 to 860 meters, with young hanging out by the surface from 0 to 200 meters deep, and individuals having a mating behavior 5 to 60 meters above the ocean floor.

Conservation

Brachioteuthis beanii has no specific threats, and inhabits a wide range in areas where human impact is low. It is considered as "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red List.

Notes and References

  1. Brachioteuthis beanii A. E. Verrill, 1881 . 2024 . 341792 . MolluscaBase . 25 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Brachioteuthis beani. www.sealifebase.ca. 2019-04-09.