Japanese Flying Squid (Todarodes pacificus) Drawings & Dimensions

The Japanese Flying Squid (Todarodes pacificus) also referred to as the Japanese common squid is distinguishable from other squids by the rings around the back of their head. These rings are used to determine their age. They swim through the use of a siphon.

日本飞 squid（Todarodes pacificus），亦称日本普通 squid，其头部背部环绕的环状结构使其区别于其他 squid。此等环状结构被用以判定其年龄。其游泳依赖于虹吸管的作用。