Hannan's Pygmy Squid
Kodama jujutsu
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 0.6 cm
- For divers: safe
One of the smallest squid in the sea at around a centimetre, this pygmy squid clings to the underside of hydroids and other surfaces around coral reefs and seagrass. It hunts after sunset, grappling small shrimp with its tiny arms and biting the back to subdue them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Idiosepida › Idiosepiidae › Kodama
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1716239.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hannan's Pygmy Squid live?
- The Hannan's Pygmy Squid (Kodama jujutsu) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Hannan's Pygmy Squid dangerous to divers?
- The Hannan's Pygmy Squid is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hannan's Pygmy Squid get?
- The Hannan's Pygmy Squid grows to about 0.6 cm.