European Squid
Loligo vulgaris
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 0–500 m
- Max size: 64 cm
- IUCN status: DD
A fast swimming hunter of the open shelf, the European squid hovers between bottom and midwater, dropping down to spawn and rising to chase fish and crustaceans. It reaches around 64 centimetres in mantle length and lives only a couple of years, males slightly longer than females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Myopsida › Loliginidae › Loligo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140271.
FAQ
- How deep does the European Squid live?
- The European Squid (Loligo vulgaris) is typically found at 0–500 m.
- How big does the European Squid get?
- The European Squid grows to about 64 cm.