#reef squid

St. Sepioteuthis is ascending*

Reef Squid, Near Tulamben, Bali

by Tobias Friedrich

Caribbean Reef Squid: A phenomenon, deemed the "half-and-half" body pattern, is a body morph that occurs during interactions with other cephalopods. One half of the cephalopod's body gets darker than the typical coloration a few minutes after the interaction occurs. This color-change is also observed during the sleeping state. The extended 'quiet state' results in a pale, uniform color compared to the shorter 'active state' including varying colors, textures, and patterns.

"Curious Reef Squid"

carribbean reef squid, more commonly known as the reef squid!

these lovely little guys have beautiful colouration! they are commonly found in small schools in the, would you believe it, carribbean sea. they can propel themselves up two metres out of the water and FLY for up to TEN METRES! pretty awesome.

they come in a wide variation of colours and are absolutely gorgeous. they eat molluscs, small fish and a variety of crustations.

Oegopsida. This order is made up of squid that have no tentacle pockets in their heads, and may have hooks on their tentacles. Members include the glass squid and the giant squid.

Myopsida. This order is made up of coastal squid which lack hooks on their tentacles, such as the European squid and reef squid.

The Bigfin Reef Squid, or Sepioteuthis lessoniana, otherwise known as the squid in animal crossing.

They’re widely distributed throughout the info-pacific. We know more about them than any other squid because they are so easy to observe! They live in shallow water, mate during the day, and eat more at night. Making them the perfect study species.