Chtenopteryx
Chtenopteryx is a genus of small, muscular, midwater squid in the monotypic family Chtenopterygidae. Four species are presently recognized in the genus, but more are believed to exist.
These squid occupy tropical to subtropical waters, probably at depths of between during the day and near-surface waters at night.
The genus contains bioluminescent species.
Species
Chtenopteryx canariensis Salcedo-Vargas & Guerrero-Kommritz, 2000Chtenopteryx chuniThe species listed above with an asterisk is questionable and needs further study to determine if it is a valid species or a synonym.