Madokai's Cuttlefish
Decorisepia madokai
- Group: Cuttlefish
- Typical depth: 17–37 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- IUCN status: DD
A small cuttlefish known from deeper coastal water between about seventeen and thirty seven metres. Like its larger relatives it hovers using a fringing fin and fires out an arm pair of long feeding tentacles to seize passing prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Sepiida › Sepiidae › Decorisepia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1667121.
FAQ
- How deep does the Madokai's Cuttlefish live?
- The Madokai's Cuttlefish (Decorisepia madokai) is typically found at 17–37 m.
- How big does the Madokai's Cuttlefish get?
- The Madokai's Cuttlefish grows to about 2 cm.