How deep does the Winged Argonaut live?

The Winged Argonaut (Argonauta hians) is typically found at 0–1280 m.

How big does the Winged Argonaut get?

The Winged Argonaut grows to about 20 cm.

Winged Argonaut

Argonauta hians

Group: Octopus
Typical depth: 0–1280 m
Max size: 20 cm
IUCN status: LC

The female winged argonaut secretes a delicate, papery shell from glands on her arms and uses it as a floating cradle for her eggs. She drifts through the open ocean preying on jellyfish, often clinging to them as both food and camouflage.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Argonautidae › Argonauta

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215276.

FAQ

How deep does the Winged Argonaut live?: The Winged Argonaut (Argonauta hians) is typically found at 0–1280 m.
How big does the Winged Argonaut get?: The Winged Argonaut grows to about 20 cm.