How deep does the Joubin's Squid live?

The Joubin's Squid (Joubiniteuthis portieri) is typically found at 1–3500 m.

How big does the Joubin's Squid get?

The Joubin's Squid grows to about 10.5 cm.

Joubin's Squid

Joubiniteuthis portieri

Group: Squid
Typical depth: 1–3500 m
Max size: 10.5 cm
IUCN status: LC

Joubin's squid haunts the deep open ocean, captured most often between 300 and 500 metres at night and once as deep as 3,500 metres. Its body stays small at around eleven centimetres, trailed by a long whiplike tail, and it is listed as of least concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Oegopsida › Joubiniteuthidae › Joubiniteuthis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 879785.

FAQ

How deep does the Joubin's Squid live?: The Joubin's Squid (Joubiniteuthis portieri) is typically found at 1–3500 m.
How big does the Joubin's Squid get?: The Joubin's Squid grows to about 10.5 cm.