Common Cuttlefish
Scientific Name: Sepia officinalis
Reproduction: Males and Females travel to warm waters to mate. Males preform beautiful displays to attract females. Fighting over a female is common among cuttlefish
Habitat: Cuttlefish like tropical/ temperate waters and found on sandy sea floors
Predator/Prey: Monkfish, Swordfish, and some whales, eat cuttlefish. Common Cuttlefish eat fish, crabs, and shrimps
What makes this animal special? These guys are masters of camouflage, they're able to blend in with their surroundings from rocky sea floors and corals to patches of seaweed in a matter of seconds.
3 Interesting Facts:
- This species of Cuttlefish is the largest and best known
- Produces and ink cloud when frightened, like many other cephalopods
- Cuttlefish are actually colorblind
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http://www.arkive.org/common-cuttlefish/sepia-officinalis/video-00.html
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http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/AnimalDetails.aspx?enc=n3f4wmcSJaO9NjM39kga4w==
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Cuttlefish