How deep does the Jumbo Flying Squid live?

The Jumbo Flying Squid (Dosidicus gigas) is typically found at 0–1200 m.

How big does the Jumbo Flying Squid get?

The Jumbo Flying Squid grows to about 4 m.

Jumbo Flying Squid

Dosidicus gigas

Group: Squid
Typical depth: 0–1200 m
Max size: 4 m
IUCN status: DD

The jumbo flying squid is a powerful, fast growing hunter of the eastern Pacific that can reach close to four metres including its arms, though most are far smaller. It rises into the top 200 metres at night to feed and sinks into deep, oxygen poor water by day, and large shoals are caught on jigs. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342291.

FAQ

How deep does the Jumbo Flying Squid live?: The Jumbo Flying Squid (Dosidicus gigas) is typically found at 0–1200 m.
How big does the Jumbo Flying Squid get?: The Jumbo Flying Squid grows to about 4 m.