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Giant squid

Dosidicus gigas

All 11 species

Each species page lists its products, published specifications and identification. Scallops and giant squid can also be explored in 3D.

  1. Shrimp Penaeus (Farfantepenaeus) californiensis (species to confirm)
  2. Anchovy Engraulis ringens
  3. Hake Merluccius peruanus
  4. Butterfish Peprilus medius
  5. Octopus Octopus mimus
  6. Jack mackerel Trachurus murphyi
  7. Flying fish roe Exocoetidae (family; species to confirm)
  8. Pacific bonito Sarda chiliensis
  9. Mackerel Scomber japonicus

Giant squid, Dosidicus gigas

Peru's upwelling system covers only about 0.1% of the world ocean yet has supported roughly 8–10% of the global fish catch.

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