Mastigoteuthis
Mastigoteuthis is a genus of whip-lash squid containing at least seven valid species. Some teuthologists consider "Idioteuthis" synonymous with this taxon. The genus contains bioluminescent species. Species. "Magnapinna talismani" was previously placed in this genus, but is now considered a species of bigfin squid. The taxa listed above with an asterisk (<nowiki>*</nowiki>) are "taxon inquirendum" and need further study to determine if they are a valid taxon or a synonym.