| Image Reference Number: | 005308 |
| Common Name: | Deep-sea glass squid |
| Scientific Name: | Teuthowenia pellucida |
| Location: | Deep sea off New Zealand |
| Description: | The glass squid, Teuthowenia pellucida, an ecologically important Southern Hemisphere deep-sea squid. This species has light organs on its eyes and possesses the ability to roll into a ball, like an aquatic hedgehog. It is prey of many deep-sea fish (eg goblin sharks) as well as whales and oceanic seabirds. |