Marine Life Living Least Concern

Giant Squid

Architeuthis dux

An enormous deep-sea cephalopod that has inspired myths and fascinated biologists for generations.

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Overview

Giant squids live in the deep ocean and are rarely observed alive in their natural habitat. They have very large eyes, long feeding tentacles and a streamlined mantle. Sperm whales are thought to be one of their major predators.

Physical characteristics

Length500–1,200 cm

Weight100.0–275.0 kg

Typical lifespan5 years

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Deep Ocean

Range

Global Oceans

Time range

EraCenozoic

PeriodQuaternary

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