Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus)

The Japanese flying squid is a member of the family Ommastrephidae. It seems that the flying squid can live in waters from 5 to 27 °C. Unfortunately, they can only survive for a year. According to researchers, the flying squid feed on phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish and crustaceans. They can become cannibals, especially when they are caught in nets.

This type of squid can glide for up to 30 meters and at 11.2 meters per second. They have developed this behavior as a defense mechanism to get rid of predators and save energy because they travel a lot.

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