NGC 2331 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Canis Major. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy is notable for its distinct structure, featuring a central bar-shaped region surrounded by spiral arms. NGC 2331 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating it has a moderate amount of star formation activity and a relatively loose spiral structure.