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encyclopedia [Photo] Humboldt Squid photographed by ROV Tiburon.
Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) swarm around Tiburon, possibly
attracted to its lights. Several of the large (about 1- 2 meter,
or 3-6 foot) animals clouded the water with greenish-gold ink.
Source: http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/06davidson/lo
gs/summary/media/squid_600.html Date 2006. Author Image courtesy
of NOAA/MBARI 2006. License: public domain The Humboldt Squid
(Dosidicus gigas), also known as Jumbo Squid, Jumbo Flying
Squid, Giant Squid, Diablo Rojo, Pota or Calamari, is a large,
aggressive predatory squid found in the waters of the Humboldt
Current in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are most commonly
found at depths of 200-700 metres (600 to 2300 feet), from
Tierra del Fuego to California. Recent findings suggest the
range of this species is spreading north into the waters of
Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. Behavior and
general characteristics