Southern Reef Squid [Sepioteuthis australis]
Description
Southern reef squid are streamlined swimmers that can be seen cruising over reefs and sandy patches, often in small groups. Divers may spot their quick, coordinated movements and subtle color shifts, and—if startled—they can dart away in a flash using powerful jet propulsion.
Where To See Southern Reef Squid
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Myopsid Snails (Reef Snail Relatives)
Myopsida
|
| Family |
Inshore Squids
Loliginidae
|
| Genus |
Reef squid
Sepioteuthis
|
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