Sepia papuensis Hoyle, 1885 Papuan cuttlefish |
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Family: | Sepiidae (cuttlefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 11 cm ML (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 155 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from Australia to Philippines. | |||
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Biology: | Epibenthic (Ref. 116259). Shelf species on silt, sand or muddy substrates. Active during night. Forages in seaweed and seagrass beds (Ref. 1695, page 106). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 15 March 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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