Madokai's Cuttlefish

Decorisepia madokai

Madokai's Cuttlefish

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.