Photo Image Bigfin Reef Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana

BIGFIN REEF SQUID

Sepioteuthis lessoniana

Can often be found in shallow reef habitas. Commonly seen in water column hovering close to reef. They can often be found in sandy and sea grass habitats or close by mooring lines on which they lays eggs. This curious species is often attracted to dive torches during night dives offering a perfect photo opportunity.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
in 2- 30 m depth.
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Angels Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dantes Wall, Goby A Crab, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Madidir, Magic Crack, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Mawali Wreck, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pintu Kota Kecil, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Pulau Abadi, Pulau Dua, Pulau Putus, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), Serena West, Slow Poke, Tanjung Kubur, Tanjung kusu-kusu, Tanjung Tebal, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Mollusks
Cephalopod
Squid
-	Bigfin Reef Squid
-	Bobtail Squid
-	Pygmy Squid
-	Tropical Bottletail Squid