Gonatus is a genus of squid in the family Gonatidae, comprising twelve species, and therefore containing the most species in the family. Adult squid belonging to species in this genus are notable for their lack of tentacles.
The genus contains bioluminescent species.
Species
Species nameYear describedMantle lengthTree of Life web projectGonatus antarcticus1898230 mmGonatus berryi1923240 mmGonatus californiensis1972315 mmGonatus fabricii1818129 mmGonatus kamtschaticus1849300 mmGonatus madokai1977329 mmGonatus middendorffi1981225 mmGonatus onyx1972145 mmGonatus oregonensis1985Young squid- 46 mmGonatus pyros1972160 mmGonatus steenstrupi198194 mmGonatus ursabrunae1985Young squid- 25 mm
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