Notonykia africanae
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Notonykia africanae, the African clubhook-squid,[1] is a species of squid in the family Onychoteuthidae. It is the type species of the genus Notonykia. While the mature size of the species is unknown, it is known to reach a mantle length of at least 180 mm.[1] Tentacles reach approximately 70% of the mantle length, and contain 14–20 club hooks. Arms are known to reach 27–45% (arm I) and 33–55% (arms II-IV) of the mantle length; each containing 50–60 suckers. The species is located in southern waters off Australia, Tasmania,[1] New Zealand and South Africa.
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