Southern Reef Squid
Sepioteuthis australis
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- IUCN status: LC
The southern reef squid hangs over shallow inshore waters around southern Australia, rarely deeper than ten metres or so. Broad fins run almost the full length of its mantle, giving it the rippling, hovering glide that sets reef squid apart from their open water cousins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Myopsida › Loliginidae › Sepioteuthis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342239.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Reef Squid live?
- The Southern Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis australis) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- How big does the Southern Reef Squid get?
- The Southern Reef Squid grows to about 38 cm.