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Colossal Squid
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni
Also known as: colossal squid • Colossal squid • Antarctic Cranch Squid
Kingdom: Metazoa• Family: Cranchiidae• Order: Oegopsida
The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) is a species of very large squid belonging to the family Cranchiidae, that of the cockatoo squids, or glass squids. It is sometimes called the Antarctic cranch squid or giant squid and is believed to be the largest squid species in terms of mass. It is the only recognized member of the genus Mesonychoteuthis.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Colossal Squid, colossal squid, Colossal squid, Antarctic Cranch Squid, Giant Cranch Squid
Class:
Cephalopoda
Data Completeness:
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Data Sources
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