Two-Tone Pygmy Squid
Idiosepius pygmaeus
- Group: Squid
- Typical depth: 1–4 m
- Max size: 1.5 cm
- IUCN status: DD
Barely two centimetres long, this pygmy squid lives among mangroves and seagrass in shallow coastal water. It glues itself to a blade of grass with a sticky patch on its back, lying in wait to dart out and grab tiny shrimp.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Idiosepida › Idiosepiidae › Idiosepius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342345.
FAQ
- How deep does the Two-Tone Pygmy Squid live?
- The Two-Tone Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius pygmaeus) is typically found at 1–4 m.
- How big does the Two-Tone Pygmy Squid get?
- The Two-Tone Pygmy Squid grows to about 1.5 cm.