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Sea Animals
Squid
Architeuthis dux
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- Weight
- 275-900 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Squid (Architeuthis dux) is a carnivore species found in Deep oceans worldwide. It typically lives 5 years, weighing around 275-900 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the squid: Giant squids have the largest eyes of any animal, up to 27 cm.
Sea animals cover an enormous range of ocean-dwelling creatures, from massive whales to tiny shrimp. Many have evolved extraordinary adaptations to survive the pressure, cold, and darkness of the deep ocean.