Diamond Squid - Thysanoteuthis rhombus
This is a juvenile Diamond Squid - Thysanoteuthis rhombus as it is just around 8-10 cm in size. Adults can grow up to 1 meter in length and weighs up to 30 kg!
Seen on a black water dive at night over deep water, possibly up to 200 meters depth. These creatures are known to inhabit the deeper waters and goes shallower at night to hunt/feed.
''Thysanoteuthis rhombus'', also known as the diamond squid or diamondback squid, is a large species of squid growing to 100 cm in mantle length and a maximum weight of 30 kg, although it averages around 20 kg. The species occurs worldwide, throughout tropical and subtropical waters. Arms have two series of suckers, whereas the tentacular clubs have four. It lacks photophores. ''T. rhombus'' is named for its fins, which run in equal length along the mantle, giving the appearance of a rhombus... more
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