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