Notonykia africanae, the African clubhook-squid,[3] is a species of squid in the family Onychoteuthidae.

It is the type species of the genus Notonykia.

While the mature size of the species is unknown, it is known to reach a mantle length of at least 180 mm.

[3] Tentacles reach approximately 70% of the mantle length, and contain 14–20 club hooks.

The species is located in southern waters off Australia, Tasmania,[3] New Zealand and South Africa.