How deep does the Patagonian Squid live?

The Patagonian Squid (Doryteuthis gahi) is typically found at 0–350 m.

How big does the Patagonian Squid get?

The Patagonian Squid grows to about 28 cm.

Patagonian Squid

Doryteuthis gahi

Group: Squid
Typical depth: 0–350 m
Max size: 28 cm
IUCN status: LC

A slim coastal squid of the continental shelf, the Patagonian squid lives near the bottom and shuttles with age between inshore spawning grounds in 20 to 50 metres and offshore feeding grounds along the shelf edge down to 350 metres. It grows to about 28 centimetres and supports major fisheries in the southwest Atlantic.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 574538.

FAQ

How deep does the Patagonian Squid live?: The Patagonian Squid (Doryteuthis gahi) is typically found at 0–350 m.
How big does the Patagonian Squid get?: The Patagonian Squid grows to about 28 cm.