13 m
Scale anchored to a reviewed measurement
Uniform scaling uses documented total length; natural mantle depth remains intrinsic.
Giant Squid
A large female giant squid in neutral side view, uniformly scaled to a documented 13 m total length including its feeding tentacles. The 13 m anchor includes feeding tentacles; mantle length is separately recorded at 2.25 m.
Dimensions
- Height
- 2.25 m
- Length
- 13 m
- Weight
- 900 kg
Quick facts
- Maximum total length
- up to 13 m
- Maximum mantle length
- 2.25 m
- Approximate mass
- up to 900 kg
Giant Squid · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement22 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
The 13 m anchor includes feeding tentacles; mantle length is separately recorded at 2.25 m.