Atlantic Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux)

Also known as Chief Squid, Giant Squid, Ruling Squid, Southern Giant Squid

Description

Also known as Chief Squid, Giant Squid, Ruling Squid, Southern Giant Squid.

Found over continental, and island slopes, in very deep waters.
They feed on deep sea fish, octopus, and other squid.
Length - 1300cm
Depth - 200-1000m
Widespread Antarctic, North Atlantic

The giant squid is the second-largest mollusc and one of the largest of all extant invertebrates. Its predators are the Pilot Whale and Sperm Whale. Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_squid

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