Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni
Colossal squid
Calmar colossal
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species moves by swimming
- The species can be found between 500 and 2500 Meters.
- Rare species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 1400 cm
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest