Stubby hooksquidK.S.R. Bolstad, Richard E. Young, and Michael
Vecchione - Callimachus rancureli - Callimachus youngorum
Callimachus species are small squids; the maximum adult size
recorded is a female of ML 150 mm (C. rancureli), and males have
been observed to mature at ML ~80 mm. This genus is easily
recognized by its short, broad shape and oval fins. Another
diagnostic feature of Callimachus is the short, thin, blunt
rostrum that is oriented perpendicular to the gladius. The type
species, C. rancureli, may have a very broad geographical
distribution; its type locality is the tropical Indian Ocean,
but additional Callimachus specimens have been collected in the
tropical North Pacific and from the tropical Atlantic. This
broad distribution suggests that several additional species will
probably be recognized in this genus. Rancurel's (1970)
specimens from the tropical South Pacific appear referable to C.
youngorum (Bolstad 2010), and more undescribed species may also
exist. An onychoteuthid with... - Oval fi