How big can the king squid grow?
When the food is abundant, the environment is suitable, and there is no harm from natural enemies, the maximum length of the squid is 20m, the weight can reach1000kg, and the maximum length of the trunk is 6m. In addition, the squid mainly lives in the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, and belongs to Cephalopod mollusks of the squid family, not squid.
Appearance characteristics of king squid
The body of the squid is conical, the back is steep and narrow, and the body surface has a nearly round pigment body with alternating sizes. The funnel lock is simple and straight, and the water spraying ability is poor. Moreover, the squid has small fins, which belongs to one of the species with weak swimming ability among oceanic cephalopods.
Habitat environment of king squid
King squid is not a typical deep-sea species, because it mainly inhabits the water layer of 200-400 meters, and it can move vertically within 200 meters. In addition, King squid is widely distributed all over the world.