Dwarf Bobtail Squid
Sepiola rondeletii
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 21–450 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
- IUCN status: DD
A thumb sized bobtail squid with a rounded body, it settles on sandy and muddy ground and over Posidonia seagrass from shallow water down to around 450 metres. Females mature past 3 centimetres, and the species is listed as Data Deficient for want of information.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Sepiolida › Sepiolidae › Sepiola
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141459.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Bobtail Squid live?
- The Dwarf Bobtail Squid (Sepiola rondeletii) is typically found at 21–450 m.
- How big does the Dwarf Bobtail Squid get?
- The Dwarf Bobtail Squid grows to about 2.5 cm.