Octopoteuthidae

The Octopoteuthidae are a family of squid comprising two genera. The family is characterized by tentacles which cease to grow after the paralarval stage, and the use of a penis, instead of a hectocotylus.

Species

 * Genus Octopoteuthis
 * Octopoteuthis danae
 * Octopoteuthis deletron
 * Octopoteuthis indica *
 * Octopoteuthis longiptera
 * Octopoteuthis megaptera
 * Octopoteuthis nielseni
 * Octopoteuthis rugosa
 * Octopoteuthis sicula, Ruppell's octopus squid
 * Genus Taningia
 * Taningia danae, Dana octopus squid
 * Taningia fimbria
 * Taningia persica *

The species listed above with an asterisk ( * ) are questionable and need further study to determine if they are a valid species or a synonym.