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title: "How much does a colossal squid weigh?"
description: "A colossal squid weighs 300–700 kg (661–1,540 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a colossal squid weigh?

**Typical weight: 300–700 kg**

That is 661–1,540 lb.

The heaviest invertebrate known, shorter than the giant squid but far bulkier, with rotating hooks on its arms.

> The heaviest specimen landed weighed 495 kg.

## How that compares

*Colossal squid against things of a similar mass.*

- Bactrian camel: 300–1,000 kg
- Colossal squid: 300–700 kg
- Horse: 380–1,000 kg
- Saltwater crocodile: 76–1,300 kg
- Moose: 200–720 kg
- Dromedary camel: 300–690 kg
- Kodiak bear: 180–680 kg
- Polar bear: 150–700 kg

## Common questions

### How much does a colossal squid weigh?

A colossal squid weighs 300–700 kg (661–1,540 lb). The heaviest specimen landed weighed 495 kg.

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]