Metasepia [Metasepia]

Description
Metasepia is a small genus known for the flamboyant cuttlefish, which includes species like Metasepia pfefferi. These cuttlefish are smaller in size compared to other members of the family but are renowned for their striking coloration and patterns. They are known to walk along the sea floor using their arms and mantle flaps instead of swimming. Their venom is considered extremely potent.
Species

Paintpot Cuttlefish [Metasepia tullbergi]
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Flamboyant Cuttlefish [Metasepia pfefferi]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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Order |
Cuttlefish
Sepiida
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Family |
Cuttlefish
Sepiidae
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Statistics
- Species 2