Ascarosepion cultratum [Ascarosepion cultratum]
Description
This cuttlefish is often encountered near the seafloor, where it uses its skin to match the texture and tone of the bottom. Divers might see it settle into a low, streamlined posture before slowly shifting its shape to stay hidden. When it feels threatened, it can retreat quickly with a smooth, controlled jet of water.
Where To See Ascarosepion cultratum
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Coleoids
Coleoidea
|
| Family |
Squids & cuttlefish (decapodiform cephalopods)
Decapodiformes
|
| Genus |
Cuttlefish & Sepiolas
Sepiida
|
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