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Sea Animals
Vampire Squid
Vampyroteuthis infernalis
- Diet
- Detritivore
- Lifespan
- 8 years
- Weight
- Unknown
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) is a detritivore species found in Deep tropical oceans. It typically lives 8 years and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the vampire squid: Despite its name the vampire squid eats only marine snow drifting down from above.
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.