Sepia plangon Gray, 1849
Striking cuttlefish
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Sepiidae (cuttlefishes)
Max. size:  13.5 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range - 100 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Active during the day foraging for crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 1695).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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