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Vampyroteuthis infernalis Chun, 1903 Vampire squid |
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| Family: | Vampyroteuthidae (vampire squids) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm ML (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 3000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal in tropical and temperate waters. | |||
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| Biology: | Total length is up to 30 cm (Ref. 96968). One type of a living fossil which showed very little change since it first appeared. The species could turn itself 'inside out' to avoid predators. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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