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Strawberry Squid

Histioteuthis heteropsis

Deep sea Strawberry Squid specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

200–1,000 m (650–3,300 ft)

Size

Up to 28 cm (11 in)

Habitat

Mesopelagic Zone

Diet

Small fish and shrimp

What they'd be sayin'

"I have one small blue eye and one giant yellow eye to help me see in the 'Twilight Zone'."

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Deep Sea Profile

A bright red squid covered in light-producing photophores that look like strawberry seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are its eyes different sizes?

The large eye looks up for silhouettes; the small eye looks down for bioluminescent flashes.

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