Common Cuttlefishes | 水產百科網

TheamazingEuropeanorcommoncuttlefish,Sepiaofficinalis(Linnaeus,1758),reachesamaximummantlelengthof45cm,althoughoneindividualhasbeen ...

The amazing European or common cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis (Linnaeus, 1758), reaches a maximum mantle length of 45 cm, although one individual has been recorded at 60 cm. Their mantle (the main body region above their eyes) houses their cuttlebone, reproductive organs, and digestive organs. A pair of flat fins span the entire length of their mantles, which they undulate rapidly when swimming. Their head is located at the base of their mantle, with two large eyes on either side and sharp beak-like jaws in the center of their arms. They have eight arms and two longer tentacles for capturing prey that can be retracted completely into the body. Adults can be recognized by their white lines branching from the base of their flared third arms.

The basic coloring of common cuttlefishes varies, although they typically display a mottled black or brown color. Color changes ...