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The bigfin squid (genus Magnapinna) is a group of rare, deep-sea cephalopods known for their enormous fins, which can comprise up to 90% of their mantle length, and their extremely long, spindly arms and tentacles that hang down like a spider's legs.

Release Date: 11/08/2026

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Size and Depth: They are considered the deepest-living squid, with sightings recorded in the hadal zone at depths exceeding 6,000 meters (20,000 feet). While physical specimens are small (juveniles under 10 cm), video estimates suggest adults can reach lengths of 8 to 12 meters (26–40 feet), with tentacles making up the vast majority of that length.
Appearance: They possess a distinctive “elbow” posture where their arms bend at right angles from their bodies. Their tentacles lack suckers at the tips and feature filament coiling, a trait rarely seen in other cephalopods.
Species and Distribution: Three species have been formally described (M. pacifica, M. atlantica, and M. talismani), with an undescribed M. sp. B also identified. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, though they are rarely observed.
Behavior: Little is known about their feeding or reproduction. Scientists speculate they use their long arms as a passive net to capture zooplankton or drag them along the seafloor. Recent 2025 footage from the Cook Islands confirmed their tentacles are retractable.