''Cycloteuthis'' is a genus of squid in the family

Cycloteuthidae The Cycloteuthidae are a family in the order Oegopsida, comprising two genera. While physically dissimilar, molecular evidence supports the relatedness of the genera. The family is found primarily in mesopelagic tropical to subtropical waters. ...

. It is distinguished from the genus ''

Discoteuthis ''Discoteuthis'' is a genus of squid in the family Cycloteuthidae. It is distinguished from the genus '' Cycloteuthis'' by the absence of a tail on the mantle. The genus occurs in tropical The tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding ...

'' by the presence of a tail on the mantle. The species '' C. akimushkini'' is currently considered a junior synonym of '' C. sirventi'', however this is inconclusive and the

World Register of Marine Species The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is a taxonomic database that aims to provide an authoritative and comprehensive list of names of marine organisms. Content The content of the registry is edited and maintained by scientific specialis ...

has ''C. akimushkini'' as a valid species. The genus contains bioluminescent species.

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Tree of Life web project: Cycloteuthis
Squid Cephalopod genera Bioluminescent molluscs {{squid-stub