Squid (teuthida) is an animal of the cephalopod type. It usually lives in cooler and temperate waters. The weight of the animal is about 0.3-500kg (0.6-1,102lbs) and lives for 5-30 years. Human, seal, whales are dangerous for squids. Look up the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about squids
Name | Squid |
Predators | Human, seal, whales |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Diet | Carnivore |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Habitat | Cooler and temperate waters |
Size | 22-1,400cm (8.6-551in) |
Top Speed | 30km/h (18mph) |
Family | Oegopsina |
Weight | 0.3-500kg (0.6-1,102lbs) |
Scientific Name | Teuthida |
Main Prey | Fish, crabs, shrimp |
Order | Teuthida |
Type | Cephalopod |
Life Span | 5-30 years |
Average Litter Size | 5 |
Phylum | Mollusca |
Colour | Black, grey, brown, white |
Class | Cephalopoda |