Ascarosepion novaehollandiae [Ascarosepion novaehollandiae]
Description
Often encountered near coastal habitats, this cuttlefish can appear as a mottled, sand-colored shape that “disappears” as it matches the background. Divers who slow down and watch the bottom may see it slowly approach, then change color and texture as it investigates the surroundings.
Where To See Ascarosepion novaehollandiae
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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