''Mastigoteuthis'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial n ...

whip-lash squid The Mastigoteuthidae, also known as whip-lash squid, are a family of small deep-sea squid. Approximately 20 known species in six genera are represented, with members found in both the mesopelagic and bathypelagic zone of most oceans. Originally de ...

containing at least seven valid species. Some teuthologists consider ''

Idioteuthis ''Idioteuthis'' is a genus of whip-lash squid containing at least one species. Some teuthologists consider it synonymous with '' Mastigoteuthis'', but genetics have confirmed the placement of this genus as distinct from all other genera in this ...

'' synonymous with this

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. The genus contains bioluminescent species.

Species

*Genus ''Mastigoteuthis'' **''

Mastigoteuthis agassizii ''Mastigoteuthis agassizii'' is a species of whip-lash squid. It is the type species of the genus. Image:Mastigoteuthis agassizii.jpg, Oral view of a sucker from the middle of a lateral arm Image:Mastigoteuthis agassizii2.jpg, Aboral view of a ...

'' Verrill, 1881 **''

Mastigoteuthis dentata ''Mastigoteuthis dentata'' is a species of whip-lash squid The Mastigoteuthidae, also known as whip-lash squid, are a family of small deep-sea squid. Approximately 20 known species in six genera are represented, with members found in both the ...

'' Hoyle, 1904 **''

Mastigoteuthis flammea ''Mastigoteuthis flammea'' (flaming whiplash squid) is a species of whip-lash squid. Image:Mastigoteuthis flammea2.jpg, Ventral views of funnel locking apparatuses (left: 27 mm ML, right: 35 mm ML) Image:Mastigoteuthis flammea3.jpg ...

'' Chun, 1908 **'' Mastigoteuthis glaukopis'' Chun, 1908 **''

Mastigoteuthis grimaldii ''Mastigoteuthis grimaldii'' is a species of whip-lash squid. Image:Mastigoteuthis grimaldii2.jpg, Oral view of a sucker from the middle region of the arm Image:Mastigoteuthis grimaldii3.jpg, Funnel component of funnel–mantle locking apparatu ...

'' (

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, 1895) **''

Mastigoteuthis psychrophila ''Mastigoteuthis psychrophila'' is a species of whip-lash squid. It was first described by Kir Nazimovich Nesis in 1977, based on four individuals found in Antarctic waters. The largest was 143 mm long. The squid's tentacles are 15 mm ...

'' Nesis, 1977 **''

Mastigoteuthis schmidti ''Mastigoteuthis schmidti'' is a species of whip-lash squid The Mastigoteuthidae, also known as whip-lash squid, are a family of small deep-sea squid. Approximately 20 known species in six genera are represented, with members found in both the ...

'' Degner, 1925 **''

Mastigoteuthis hastula ''Mastigoteuthis'' is a genus of whip-lash squid containing at least seven valid species. Some teuthologists consider ''Idioteuthis'' synonymous with this taxon. The genus contains bioluminescent species. Species *Genus ''Mastigoteuthis'' **''M ...

'' * (

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, 1920) **'' Mastigoteuthis inermis'' * Rancurel, 1972 **''

Mastigoteuthis iselini ''Mastigoteuthis iselini'' is a species of whip-lash squid. Some authors treat it as a junior synonym of '' Mastigoteuthis atlantica''. It was first identified by R. MacDonald and William J. Clench in 1934 and presented to the Boston Society of N ...

'' * MacDonald & Clench, 1934 **''

Mastigoteuthis okutanii ''Mastigoteuthis'' is a genus of whip-lash squid containing at least seven valid species. Some teuthologists consider ''Idioteuthis'' synonymous with this taxon. The genus contains bioluminescent species. Species *Genus ''Mastigoteuthis'' **''M ...

'' * Salcedo-Vargas, 1997 **''

Mastigoteuthis tyroi ''Mastigoteuthis'' is a genus of whip-lash squid containing at least seven valid species. Some teuthologists consider ''Idioteuthis'' synonymous with this taxon. The genus contains bioluminescent species. Species *Genus ''Mastigoteuthis'' **''M ...

'' * Salcedo-Vargas, 1997 ''

Magnapinna talismani ''Magnapinna talismani'' is a species of bigfin squid known only from a single damaged specimen. It is characterised by small white nodules present on the ventral surface of its fins. Description The holotype of ''M. talismani'' is a specimen of ...

'' was previously placed in this genus, but is now considered a species of bigfin squid. The taxa listed above with an asterisk (*) are ''

taxon inquirendum In biological classification, a ''species inquirenda'' is a species of doubtful identity requiring further investigation. The use of the term in English-language biological literature dates back to at least the early nineteenth century. The term ...

'' and need further study to determine if they are a valid taxon or a synonym.

References

;Notes ;Sources *Salcedo-Vargas, M.A. 1997. Cephalopods from the Netherlands Indian Ocean Programme (NIOP) - II. Mastigoteuthid lineage and related forms. ''Beaufortia'' 47: 91-108.

External links

Tree of Life: Mastigoteuthis
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