Mysterious Bobtail Squid
Sepietta obscura
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 27–376 m
- Max size: 1.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A thumb sized bobtail squid of Mediterranean coasts, it settles into sand and mud between about 27 and 376 metres, often among Posidonia seagrass. It buries by day and rises off the bottom at night to feed, and females spawn in batches from spring through autumn. Harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Sepiolida › Sepiolidae › Sepietta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141451.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mysterious Bobtail Squid live?
- The Mysterious Bobtail Squid (Sepietta obscura) is typically found at 27–376 m.
- Is the Mysterious Bobtail Squid dangerous to divers?
- The Mysterious Bobtail Squid is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mysterious Bobtail Squid get?
- The Mysterious Bobtail Squid grows to about 1.9 cm.