Loligo vulgaris

Squid
Gemeiner Kalmar
Gewone pijlinktvis
Encornet européen
Calamar
Calamaro comune

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species moves by swimming
The species can be found between 5 and 100 Meters.
Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 50 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - Shrimps -

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!