Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis)
Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis)
The Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) is a small cephalopod with a gelatinous body. Its coloring that ranges from jet-black to pale red depending on the location and lighting conditions. The Vampire Squid has globular eyes that appear red or blue depending on the lighting. It was named after its dark color, webbing between the arms, and red eyes. The Vampire Squid is found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters and tend to stay at deep water depths. They are filter feeders, not predatory, and eat bits of dead planktonic creatures and fecal pellets. The Vampire Squid conservation status is not known.
The Vampire Squid has an overall length between 6”-12” (15-30 cm), mantle length of 3.15”-4.72” (8-12 cm), and weight of around 1 lb (.45 kg). The typical lifespan of the Vampire Squid is between 6-10 years.
The Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) is a small cephalopod with a gelatinous body. Its coloring that ranges from jet-black to pale red depending on the location and lighting conditions. The Vampire Squid has globular eyes that appear red or blue depending on the lighting. It was named after its dark color, webbing between the arms, and red eyes. The Vampire Squid is found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters and tend to stay at deep water depths. They are filter feeders, not predatory, and eat bits of dead planktonic creatures and fecal pellets. The Vampire Squid conservation status is not known.
The Vampire Squid has an overall length between 6”-12” (15-30 cm), mantle length of 3.15”-4.72” (8-12 cm), and weight of around 1 lb (.45 kg). The typical lifespan of the Vampire Squid is between 6-10 years.
