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Bigfin reef squid

Sepioteuthis lessoniana

Photo by ShaumingLo
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Field Notes

Description:

Bigfin reef squids are easy to distinguish from other squids in that they possess thick and muscular oval fins that extend around almost the entire mantle.

Habitat:

The bigfin reef squid is a warm water-dwelling usually found near the shoreline, rocks and reefs.

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Bigfin reef squid

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Comments (16)
Carol Snow Milne 2
I love all sea creatures. People might think squid are ugly, but they are gorgeous.
ChunXingWong
Wow, I didn't know that the sea of the historical Gaya Island holds such magnificent squids.
Eric Noora
Project Noah Spotting of the day AND NatGeo Spotting of the Week! Way to go. :-)
ShaumingLo
Never expect another spotting of the day, that would be a nice Christmas gift from PROJECT NOAH, and thanks for all those who choose and support.
AnnalisaD
I watched a documentary on these guys.... fascinating how they communicate....congrats!
peter
Spotting of the Day! "Bigfin reef squid put on quite a show! Not only can they spray ink as a defense mechanism but they can also change colors and patterns on their bodies to communicate." Facebook: http://facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/221241157950476 Twitter: http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/150047472587255808

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PublishedDecember 16, 2011

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