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  1. Colossal squid - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. Colossal squid | Size, Eyes, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 19, 2025 · The colossal squid is a massive, elusive cephalopod species inhabiting cold, deep regions of the Southern Ocean. Biologists consider the colossal squid either the largest or …

  3. 12 Incredible Colossal Squid Facts - Fact Animal

    The colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni is a deep-sea squid that occupies some of the coldest, darkest parts of the Southern ocean (also known as the Antartic ocean).

  4. Colossal Squid Animal Facts - Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni - A-Z Animals

    Aug 24, 2025 · Colossal Squids are native to the cold waters around Antarctica. As one of the more mysterious sea animals known to the scientific community, there is little known about the …

  5. Colossal squid: The eerie ambassador from the abyss - BBC

    Jan 31, 2025 · For an animal of such enormous size, the colossal squid has an extraordinary ability to keep itself hidden from human eyes. Its discovery was a gradual process, with hints …

  6. Rare colossal squid swims into view in first deep-sea footage | CNN

    Apr 16, 2025 · Two research expeditions have captured the first footage of two squid species — a colossal squid and a glacial glass squid — swimming in the deep sea.

  7. Colossal Squid ~ MarineBio Conservation Society

    Colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni (Robson, 1925), aka Antarctic cranch squid, are one of the largest, most elusive, and mysterious of the cephalopods.

  8. Colossal squid - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    Basic facts about Colossal squid: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

  9. The Colossal Squid - ThoughtCo

    Jun 9, 2025 · The colossal squid is the largest invertebrate on Earth, bigger and heavier than the giant squid. Colossal squid are found in cold Southern Ocean waters and are rarely seen by …

  10. Colossal Squid: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    The Colossal Squid, a creature often shrouded in mystery and intrigue, is one of the most fascinating denizens of the deep ocean. Known scientifically as Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, it …