Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Ascarosepion apama
- Group: Cuttlefish
- Typical depth: 2–100 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- IUCN status: NT
One of the largest cuttlefish in the world, the Australian giant cuttlefish grows to about half a metre and gathers in huge numbers to breed. It haunts reefs and trawl grounds from 2 metres down to 100, flashing rippling colour across its skin to court mates and warn off rivals. The IUCN lists it as near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Sepiida › Sepiidae › Ascarosepion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1666995.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Giant Cuttlefish live?
- The Australian Giant Cuttlefish (Ascarosepion apama) is typically found at 2–100 m.
- How big does the Australian Giant Cuttlefish get?
- The Australian Giant Cuttlefish grows to about 50 cm.