| Andy Yip :: Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux) | |
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Monster faces: Biggest invertebrate on earth or under sea Length: 7 metres from the tip of mantle to the tip of feeder tenacle. When fully grown, adult males are believed to reach 10 metres and females 13 metres: There are reported claims of specimens up to 20 metres long being sighted (claims are not supported by scientific documentation)! Weight: Around 250kg Age: Thought to be 'sub adult' male, but essentially unknown. Habitat: Deep ocean trenches between 500 and 1500 metres below the surface - never seen in natural habitat until 2004! Found: This squid was caught in nets off the South Island of New Zealand Rarity: Very rare! One of the only creatures of it's kind to be found intact. |
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