Squid

Squid


Name: Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus pacificus)
Distribution: From Hainan Island, China in the South China Sea northeast to Sapporo Island, Japan in the North Pacific Ocean
Harvest: Predominantly jig, some seine
Forms: Whole round
  • 3lb box
  • 9-11 count
Tubes and tentacles
  • Skinless
  • 20x2.5lb pack
  • 3-5 inches, 5-8 inches (tube length)
  • Tradex inspects all shipments to ensure an equal count of tubes and tentacles
Tubes only
  • Skinless
  • 20x2.5lb pack
  • 3-5 inches, 5-8 inches (tube length)
  • 20x2.5lb pack

Name: Mitre squid (Uroteuthis (Photololigo) chinensis)
Distribution: South China Sea
Harvest: Predominantly jig, some seine
Forms: Whole round
  • 3lb box
  • 9-11 count
Tubes and tentacles
  • Skinless
  • 20x2.5lb pack
  • 3-5 inches, 5-8 inches (tube length)
Tubes only
  • Skinless
  • 20x2.5lb pack
  • 3-5 inches, 5-8 inches (tube length)

Name: California market squid (Loligo opalescens)
Distribution: California, USA
Harvest: Predominantly jig, some seine
Forms: Whole round
  • 3lb box
  • 9-11 count
Tubes and tentacles
  • Skinless
  • 10x5lb or 10x2.5kg pack
  • 3-5 inches, 5-8 inches (tube length)
Tubes only
  • Skinless
  • 10x5lb or 10x2.5kg pack
  • 3-5 inches, 5-8 inches (tube length)