How deep does the European Flying Squid live?

The European Flying Squid (Todarodes sagittatus) is typically found at 20–4595 m.

How big does the European Flying Squid get?

The European Flying Squid grows to about 75 cm.

European Flying Squid

Todarodes sagittatus

Group: Squid
Typical depth: 20–4595 m
Max size: 75 cm
IUCN status: LC

The European flying squid drives itself through midwater with a jet of water and can break the surface in short glides. It ranges from coastal banks down into very deep water and reaches about 75 centimetres in mantle length, hunting fish and other squid as it migrates up and down the water column.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Oegopsida › Ommastrephidae › Todarodes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140624.

FAQ

How deep does the European Flying Squid live?: The European Flying Squid (Todarodes sagittatus) is typically found at 20–4595 m.
How big does the European Flying Squid get?: The European Flying Squid grows to about 75 cm.