12 Unique Creatures From Around the World

Vampire Squid

The vampire squid occupies meso- to bathypelagic depths throughout the world’s tropical and temperate oceans where little to no light penetrates. The vampire squid is vertically distributed between depths of 300-3000m with a majority of vampire squids occupying depths of 1,500-2,500m. The squid is considered small – reaching a maximum length of 28 cm with the approximate size of a football.

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