Chtenopteryx

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Chtenopteryx
Chtenopteryx sicula 1.jpg
Chtenopteryx sicula
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Chtenopterygidae

Grimpe, 1922
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Chtenopteryx

Appellöf, 1890
Species

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Chtenopteryx is a genus of small, muscular, midwater squid in the monotypic family Chtenopterygidae. Four species are presently recognized in the genus, but more are believed to exist.

These squid occupy tropical to subtropical waters, probably at depths of between 500 and 1,000 m during the day and near-surface waters at night.

Species

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

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