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   Are colossal squids intelligent?

   • The colossal squid is also an intelligent, elusive predator with the largest eyes in the animal kingdom. Although we don’t know much about it, we can assume from its cousins that the colossal squid is likely to be pretty intelligent, despite it being related to a garden snail.

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   Where do colossal squid live?

   • The colossal squid’s geographic range is circumpolar, and it is found mainly south of the Antarctic Convergence, although some individuals may venture as far north as the colder waters near New Zealand. Along with the giant squid, the colossal squid has been depicted as a sea monster in literature and by mariners throughout history.

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   How much does a colossal squid weigh?

   • Unlike most squid species, the colossal squid exhibits abyssal gigantism, as it is the heaviest living invertebrate species, reaching weights up to 495 kg (1,091 lb). For comparison, squids typically have a mantle length of about 30 cm (12 in) and weigh about 100–200 g ( –7 oz).

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   Are colossal squids the largest invertebrate in the world?

   • Biologists consider the colossal squid either the largest or second largest invertebrate in the world, both titles being shared jointly with the giant squid ( Architeuthis ). The species is also known for having the largest eyes of any animal in the world.

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   The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) is the largest member of its family Cranchiidae, the cockatoo or glass squids, with its second largest member being Megalocranchia fisheri.

   • Class: Cephalopoda
   • Kingdom: Animalia

   • Family: Cranchiidae
   • Order: Oegopsida

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   Learn about the colossal squid, the largest invertebrate on Earth, and its distribution, feeding habits, and threats. Oceana is a nonprofit organization that works to protect the oceans and marine life, including the colossal squid.

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   • Color: Red
   • Size: 30-33ft (9-10m)

   • Diet: Fish
   • Weight: 1090lb (495kg)

   • They are the heaviest squid. While its cousin the giant squid has measured longer, the colossal squid is the heaviest! They are thought to weigh up to 700kg (1,500 lbs) and grow as long as 10 meters (33 feet).
   • It’s not the meanest fish in the sea. As mean as this monster sounds, it’s preyed upon by a surprising cohort of birds, whales, and fishes. So far, 17 predator species have been found with colossal calamari inside them.
   • The colossal squids eyes are as large as a basketball. The largest eyes on the planet didn’t evolve for finding prey in the dark. It seems like they’ve evolved to be 27cm in diameter in order to adapt to spotting sperm whales descending to the deep.
   • Their eggs are tiny! For such a gargantuan creature, the colossal squid makes some tiny eggs. They’re about 3mm across and float about in the ocean, hatching in shallow water.

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   May 7, 2024 · Learn about the colossal squid, the second largest living invertebrate, and how it compares to the giant squid. Find out its scientific name, size, habitat, diet, and threats.

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   Jul 21, 2019 · Learn about the largest invertebrate on Earth, the colossal squid, which lives in the Southern Ocean and feeds on sperm whales and fish. Discover its description, distribution, behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation status.

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    Mar 6, 2024 · Learn about the colossal squid, a rare and elusive species that lives in the deep sea around Antarctica. Find out how big it is, what it eats, and why it is so hard to study.