Photo Image Needle Cuttlefish Sepia aculeata

NEEDLE CUTTLEFISH

Sepia aculeata

Needle cuttlefish are recognized by three circular markings on their body - the rear one consists of a ring of white spots. The mantle can change its shape to resemble spines.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
Size can be up to 23cm
Divesites seen at:
Air Bajo, Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Jahir, Jahir 2, Magic Rock, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), ROJOS, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Mollusks
Cephalopod
Cuttle Fish
-	Broadclub Cuttlefish
-	Flamboyant cuttlefish
-	Needle Cuttlefish
-	Pygmy cuttlefish