How big is the Pink cuttlefish?

Pink cuttlefish (Sepia orbignyana) reaches 8–12 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Pink cuttlefish?

Pink cuttlefish is found between 30–500 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Pink cuttlefish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Pink cuttlefish?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Pink cuttlefish (Sepia orbignyana)

Key facts

Scientific name: Sepia orbignyana
Common name: Pink cuttlefish
Category: Molluscs
Family: Sepiidae
Genus: Sepia
Size: 8–12 cm
Depth: 30–500 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sand, mud
Behaviours: solitary, nocturnal
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Sepia orbignyana reaches 12 cm mantle. Small deep cuttlefish (Sepiidae) Mediterranean and temperate East Atlantic, smaller and deeper than S. officinalis. Flat oval body pale pink-purple with color change ability. Lives from 30 to 500 m on deep sand and mud of Mediterranean. Moderate commercial fishery. Rarer macro photo subject in recreational diving due to depth. Less well-known cousin of S. officinalis.

Photo of Pink cuttlefish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pink cuttlefish?: Pink cuttlefish (Sepia orbignyana) reaches 8–12 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Pink cuttlefish?: Pink cuttlefish is found between 30–500 m deep.
Is the Pink cuttlefish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Pink cuttlefish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Pink cuttlefish?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Sepia

Other species in the family Sepiidae

Metasepia pfefferi - Flamboyant Cuttlefish

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 141445)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2290839)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia