Common Bobtail Squid [Sepiola rondeletii]
Description
The Common Bobtail Squid is found in the Mediterranean Sea and the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles to Senegal. It reaches a maximum mantle length of 50 mm and is known for its robust shape. It is a nocturnal species, spending the day buried in sand or mud and hunting small invertebrates at night. It is capable of changing its color and pattern to match its surroundings.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Bobtail and Bottletail Squids
Sepiolida
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| Family |
Bobtail Squids
Sepiolidae
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| Genus |
Bobtail Squids
Rondeletiola
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