Hawaiian Bobtail Squid
Euprymna scolopes
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- IUCN status: DD
No bigger than a thumb, this bobtail squid buries in sand near Hawaiian seagrass beds by day and hunts in the shallows by night. It packs a special organ with glowing Vibrio bacteria, using their light to erase its own shadow and slip past predators below.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Sepiolida › Sepiolidae › Euprymna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342322.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid live?
- The Hawaiian Bobtail Squid (Euprymna scolopes) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid get?
- The Hawaiian Bobtail Squid grows to about 3 cm.