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Giant Siphonophore

Praya dubia

Deep sea Giant Siphonophore specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

700–1,000 m (2,300–3,300 ft)

Size

Up to 40 m (130 ft) long

Habitat

Midwater

Diet

Small fish and crustaceans

What they'd be sayin'

"I am one of the longest animals in the world, rivaling the Blue Whale in length."

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Deep Sea Profile

One of the longest colonial animals in the world, found in the deep midwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can it get?

It can grow up to 40 or 50 meters long, making it technically longer than a Blue Whale.

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