Where Does European Squid Live?

European Squid lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find European Squid

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to 200 meters, though occasionally recorded deeper (up to 500 meters). Spawning often occurs in shallower coastal waters.

Environment

Neritic and oceanic waters, preferring sandy or muddy bottoms where it can lay eggs. Often found in schools in open water, but also near the seabed.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the North Sea to the Gulf of Guinea, and throughout the Mediterranean Sea.

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