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Vampire squid

Scientific name: Vampyroteuthis infernalis

Officially approvedEntity code: ENT-0386

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As described by MBARI, Vampyroteuthis infernalis pulls its food-laden filaments through its arms.

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2MBARI researchers discover what vampire squids eatSRC-DSC-63BBA39CC5
3Vampire squidSRC-DSC-70CC54108D
4Vampyroteuthis infernalis (vampire squid)SRC-DSC-5014088FF0

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Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261107T122301211 · last approved 7 November 2026

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