Genus

Common name: Cuttlefish

Scientific name: Sepia

Sepia is the genus of cephalopods known as cuttlefish. Members of this genus are known for their unique internal shell, the cuttlebone, and their advanced camouflage abilities. They are intelligent and can change color and texture to blend into their surroundings. Cuttlefish are carnivorous, feeding on small mollusks, fish, and other invertebrates. In the aquarium, they require a specialized setup with plenty of space and a diet of live or frozen seafood. They are not commonly kept by hobbyists due to their complex needs and relatively short lifespans.

  1. Needle Cuttlefish Sepia aculeata
    Common name: Needle cuttlefish
    Scientific name: Sepia aculeata
  2. Dwarf cuttlefish Sepia bandensis
    Common name: Stumpy-spined cuttlefish
    Scientific name: Sepia bandensis
  3. Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus). Padang Bai, Bali, Indonesia
    Common name: Cuttlefish
    Scientific name: Sepia latimanus
  4. Picture of a cuttlefish (common cuttlefish) underwater
    Common name: Common cuttlefish
    Scientific name: Sepia officinalis
  5. Juvenile cuttfle fish hunting on coral reef - Sepia papuensis
    Common name: Cuttlefish
    Scientific name: Sepia papuensis
  6. Pharao Cuttlefish on a coral reef
    Common name: Cuttlefish
    Scientific name: Sepia pharaonis