Colonial cnidarian

Giant siphonophore

Praya dubia

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 4 oceans

Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean and Antarctic waters

Depth

700 to 1,000 m

Size

Up to 40 m and more

Diet

Small crustaceans, fish

Zone

Twilight zone · 200 – 1,000 m

Key facts

• It is a colony of specialized individuals (swimming, digestion, reproduction) that function as a single animal.
• It is among the longest animals in the world.
• Its fishing filaments sting.

And the sperm whale?

Minor danger: its filaments sting.

Verified sources

1. Wikipedia - Praya dubia
2. Discover Wildlife - Praya dubia facts
3. SeaLifeBase, Praya dubia

In the game: Mild danger: stings

In the same zone

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