European Common Squid

Alloteuthis subulata

European Common Squid

This small squid has a long tapering tail and gathers in shallow coastal waters over the shelf, slipping down to the slope as well. Females outgrow males, reaching about twenty centimetres, and the squid feeds mainly on small fish.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Myopsida › Loliginidae › Alloteuthis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 153131.

FAQ

How deep does the European Common Squid live?
The European Common Squid (Alloteuthis subulata) is typically found at 0–630 m.
How big does the European Common Squid get?
The European Common Squid grows to about 21.5 cm.