CreatureData

Broad squid vs Oval squid

Both belong to the genus Sepioteuthis, so they are close relatives.

No freely licensed photo yet

Broad squid

No freely licensed photo yet

Oval squid

What is the difference between a broad squid and a oval squid?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Sepioteuthis, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Broad squidOval squid
Scientific nameSepioteuthis australisSepioteuthis lessoniana
FamilyLoliginidaeLoliginidae
OrderMyopsidaMyopsida
WeightNot recordedNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

Full record: Broad squidFull record: Oval squidCompare other animals