Gould's squid
| Gould's squid | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| Order: | Oegopsida |
| Family: | Ommastrephidae |
| Genus: | Nototodarus |
| Species: | N. gouldi |
| Binomial name | |
| Nototodarus gouldi (McCoy, 1888) | |
| Map of the approximate distribution of the Gould's Squid | |
Nototodarus gouldi, also known as the Gould's squid, Gould's flying squid, or arrow squid, is a squid belonging to the family Ommastrephidae. It inhabits the tropical and temperate waters of Australia and New Zealand. It is frequently caught and eaten for food. They live up to one year.
The squid is typically found at depths from 50–200 metres (160–660 ft) off the coasts and shelves of Australia and New Zealand, although it can go as deep as 825 meters. Juveniles are sometimes found just off coasts.