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Giant Squid

Architeuthis dux

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mollusk
  • Global

About the Giant Squid

Known to science as Architeuthis dux, the Giant Squid is a mollusk found in many parts of the world. It is mainly found in the ocean.

This mollusk weighs about 150 kg and can live for around 5 years. Its top speed is 8 km/h.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Architeuthis dux
Group
Mollusk
Region
Global
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
150 kg
Lifespan
5 years
Top speed
8 km/h

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
NTNU Vitenskapsmuseet
Changes
Cropped and/or resized to 400 x 400 pixels and converted to WebP.
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Find the Giant Squid in Animal Gacha

Open packs, add it to your collection and take it into battle on iOS and Android.