How deep does the Rhomboid Squid live?

The Rhomboid Squid (Thysanoteuthis rhombus) is typically found at 0–2604 m.

How big does the Rhomboid Squid get?

The Rhomboid Squid grows to about 1.3 m.

Rhomboid Squid

Thysanoteuthis rhombus

Group: Squid
Typical depth: 0–2604 m
Max size: 1.3 m
IUCN status: LC

A big oceanic squid with a diamond shaped fin running the length of its body, the rhomboid squid can reach well over a metre. It lives in the open sea, rising and sinking with the day, and unusually it pairs off and the female lays a long floating egg mass.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Oegopsida › Thysanoteuthidae › Thysanoteuthis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141680.

FAQ

How deep does the Rhomboid Squid live?: The Rhomboid Squid (Thysanoteuthis rhombus) is typically found at 0–2604 m.
How big does the Rhomboid Squid get?: The Rhomboid Squid grows to about 1.3 m.