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Common cuttlefish

Sepia officinalis

Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)Common

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Molluskcarnivore

The common cuttlefish is a clever cephalopod found in European waters. It spends summers near shore to breed, then retreats to deeper waters when colder seasons arrive. Known for its size and color-changing skin, this mollusk is one of the most recognizable cuttlefish species.

  • Changes color instantly to communicate or hide from predators.
  • Grows up to 19 inches long and can weigh nearly 9 pounds.
  • Moves between shallow coastal waters and deep ocean areas seasonally.
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At a glance

Classification
Mollusk
Scientific name
Sepia officinalis
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Europe
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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