[3] Liguriella podophthalma is a moderate sized squid, attaining a mantle length of at least 243mm.

The contiguous photophores on the eyes are unusual within the Cranchiidae and are only shared with Sandalops.

[3] Liguriella podophthalma occurs around the world where it can be found in the tropical, subtropical and northern sub-Antarctic waters of the oceans.

[4] The overall vertical distribution of Liguriella podophthalma extends from just below the surface to depths of over 1000m to 1500m.

The paralarvae and juveniles of less than 40mm mantle length occur in the upper water column to 400m.