How big is the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?

Pharaoh Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) reaches 35–60 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?

Pharaoh Cuttlefish is found between 5–100 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia.

Pharaoh Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Sepia pharaonis
Common name: Pharaoh Cuttlefish
Category: Molluscs
Family: Sepiidae
Genus: Sepia
Size: 35–60 cm
Depth: 5–100 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sandy-bottom, coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, solitary, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia

Description

Sepia pharaonis reaches 60 cm. Cuttlefish (Cephalopoda) Red Sea and Indo-Pacific. Chocolate-beige brown, highly mobile chromatophores. Solitary benthic, coastal sandy-muddy bottoms. Nocturnal crustacean-fish predator. Camouflages very quickly. Seasonal: more visible during breeding. Coastal reefs 5-100 m. No threats = LC. Less known to travelers than S. latimanus.

Photo of Pharaoh Cuttlefish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?: Pharaoh Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) reaches 35–60 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?: Pharaoh Cuttlefish is found between 5–100 m deep.
Is the Pharaoh Cuttlefish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Pharaoh Cuttlefish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia.

Other species in the genus Sepia

Other species in the family Sepiidae

Metasepia pfefferi - Flamboyant Cuttlefish

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 181376)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 10906888)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia