How deep does the Umbrella Squid live?

The Umbrella Squid (Histioteuthis bonnellii) is typically found at 1–4846 m.

How big does the Umbrella Squid get?

The Umbrella Squid grows to about 33 cm.

Umbrella Squid

Histioteuthis bonnellii

Group: Squid
Typical depth: 1–4846 m
Max size: 33 cm
IUCN status: LC

A deepwater squid studded with light organs, the umbrella squid is named for the broad web stretched between its arms. It lives far out over the open ocean, ranging down past 4,000 metres, and hunts fish, crustaceans and other squid that rise and fall with the daily migration.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Oegopsida › Histioteuthidae › Histioteuthis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140111.

FAQ

How deep does the Umbrella Squid live?: The Umbrella Squid (Histioteuthis bonnellii) is typically found at 1–4846 m.
How big does the Umbrella Squid get?: The Umbrella Squid grows to about 33 cm.