The Cuttlefish
by Alycia Halger
The Cuttlefish
The cuttlefish comes in many different colours,and sizes anywhere from 15 cm to the Australian Giant.They can live up to Three years. They live around the coast and deeper waters. They are a threatened species.
Facts about the Cuttlefish
- The Cuttlefish is related to squid and octopuses.
- Cuttlefish are found in large numbers throughout the world's ocean waters from the warm, tropical shallows to the cold depths of the deep ocean.
- Cuttlefish are well known for the "flashing" colours that are displayed on their bodies during fighting and mating.
- There are 120 known species across the globe
- The Australian Giant Cuttlefish is the largest cuttlefish known
- Their scientific name is Sepiida
What The Cuttlefish Eats
- Shrimp
- Crabs
- Fish
The Cuttlefish also has predators...
- Fish
- Sharks
- Other Cuttlefish
Reproduction
Males use their ability to change colours in many different ways other than hunting. They change colours to successfully attract a female. Some males make themselves look like females in order to trick a dominate male and steal their mate. A female can lay up to 200 small eggs but sadly dies soon after...
Female and Male
Female on the left
Male on the right
Eggs
Hatching
Population
The Population of Cuttlefish has been declining but an increase was starting to show in 2014...
130,771
Today's last known record