The European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) is a large squid belonging to the family Loliginidae. It occurs abundantly in coastal waters from the North Sea to at least the west coast of Africa. This species lives from sea level to depths of 500 m (1,600 ft). Its mantle is up to 40 cm (16 in) long. The species is extensively exploited by commercial fisheries.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of European Squid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sepioteuthis australis
- Doryteuthis opalescens
- Doryteuthis pealeii
- Illex illecebrosus
- Sepioteuthis lessoniana
- Dosidicus gigas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Cephalopoda
- Order
- Myopsida
- Family
- Loliginidae
- Genus
- Loligo
- Species
- Loligo vulgaris
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