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   How big is a colossal squid?

   • The colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, is the biggest squid in the world, 12–14 metres (39–46 feet) long. The colossal squid is bigger than a giant squid. Its body is reddish brown and it lives up to 2000m below the surface of the Southern Ocean. It is the main food eaten by sperm whales.

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   Do colossal squids have big eyes?

   • Colossal squids are not just gigantic animals. They also have gigantic eyeballs. In fact, their eyes are the biggest of any other animal on earth — including whales! The eyes of a colossal squid are over 12 inches in diameter — that’s bigger than a standard NBA basketball.

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   What is the difference between a giant squid and a colossal squid?

   • Its body is wider and stouter, and therefore heavier, than that of the giant squid. Colossal squid are believed to have longer mantles than the giant squid, but shorter tentacles. The squid exhibits abyssal gigantism. The beak of M. hamiltoni is the largest known of any squid, and more robust than that of the giant squid.

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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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   The colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni is a deep-sea squid that occupies some of the coldest, darkest parts of the Southern ocean (also known as the Antartic ocean). They are sometimes referred to as the giant cranch squid and the Antartic squid.

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

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

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   Oct 16, 2023 · The colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, is the biggest squid in the world, 12–14 metres (39–46 feet) long. The colossal squid is bigger than a giant squid. Its body is reddish brown and it lives up to 2000m below the surface of the Southern Ocean. It is the main food eaten by sperm whales.

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6. kids.nationalgeographic.com › facts › giant-squidGiant Squid - National Geographic Kids

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   Giant squid, along with their cousin, the colossal squid, have beach-ball size eyes! Their eyes are the largest eyes in the animal kingdom and are about 10 inches (25 centimeters) in diameter....

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   Quick Facts. Type: Cephalapod; Diet: Large fish; Life span: Unknown; Size: Up to 45ft; Weight: 1100lbs (500kgs) Habitat: Cold waters, deep sea; Scientific name: Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

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   • The Colossal Squid Is the Heaviest Invertebrate in the World. You might have guessed by its name, but the colossal squid is REALLY BIG — in fact, it is the heaviest invertebrate on earth!
   • They Are Not at the Top of the Food Chain. Despite their massive size, colossal squids have many predators in the sea — particularly sperm whales (Physeter macrocephulus).
   • They Have the Largest Eyes on Earth. Colossal squids are not just gigantic animals. They also have gigantic eyeballs. In fact, their eyes are the biggest of any other animal on earth — including whales!
   • Colossal Squids Have Spikey Tentacles. The Cranchiidae family consists of about 20 species, including the colossal squid. Not only is the colossal squid the largest species, but it is also the only one that has sharp hooks on its tentacles!

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   Basic facts about Colossal squid: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

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    May 27, 2024 · 3 Incredible Colossal Squid Facts! Record Eye Size: Colossal squids have the biggest eyes recorded in the entire animal kingdom with diameters of up to 16 inches. Biggest Invertebrate: These squids also hold the record of the most massive invertebrate with weights reaching well over 1000 pounds.