Rare Footage Reveals Elusive Squid Without Suckers in Galapagos
Researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute captured rare footage of the elusive squid species, Grimalditeuthis bonplandi, off the coast of the Galapagos Islands. This ghostly cephalopod, known for its weak, sucker-less tentacles, was filmed alive for only the second time ever. The squid, which can grow up to 10 inches in length, is a slow swimmer and inhabits depths of 660 to 5,000 feet. Its feeding tentacles lack suckers and it is believed to use graceful movements to lure small shrimp and crustaceans. Limited video observations and infrequent encounters make it difficult to fully understand the behavior and feeding habits of this mysterious creature.