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Stigmatoteuthis hoylei

Stigmatoteuthis hoylei, commonly called the flowervase jewel squid, is a species of cock-eyed squid. It is native to tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.[1] It grows to 20 cm (7.9 in) in mantle length.[1] The eyes of this species are highly dimorphic.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Norman, M.D. 2000. Cephalopods: A World Guide. ConchBooks, Hackenheim.
  2. ^ Young, Richard Edward (1975). "Function of the dimorphic eyes in the midwater squid Histioteuthis dofleini". Pacific Science. 29 (2): 211–8. hdl:10125/953.

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