Loliginidae

The Loliginidae are a family of squids characterized by their elongated, cylindrical bodies that taper to a point. These squids have arms that are partially retractable. The genus Loligo is the type genus for this family and includes numerous species of somewhat flattened, cylindrical squids.12

Squids, in general, are marine animals with elongated bodies and short heads. They possess ten arms, two of which are specialized tentacles used for capturing prey. Most squids have an internal, feather-shaped shell for support. These creatures are carnivorous, feeding on other cephalopods, crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish, and they also serve as a food source for larger marine animals like sperm whales and bony fishes.34