Omastrephidae sp. 1
~75mm

This appears to be a species (or maybe even two) of the squid family Omastrephidae. The photograph below by Jay Lord shows a couple of individuals that were drawn into a bright light anchored on a steep seaward slope, shining outward into the deep dark water.

Created 12 September 2019

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