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Sepia pharaonis
The pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) is a large cuttlefish species, growing to 42 cm in mantle length and 5 kg in weight. The pictures above of a medium sized Cuttlefish, around 20 cm. Pic#1 shows a resting Cuttlefish resting/hiding among xenia corals, which it is nicely blend in. Pics#2 & #3 are of a second Cuttlefish, also resting/hiding in another patch of leather corals. Pics#4 & #5 are of a third Cuttlefish in hunting mode, they usually feeds on smaller fishes and crustaceans. Pic#6 is a close-up of the face of a fourth Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish are a master of disguise and camouflage and they can change their colours and skin texture to blend in with their surroundings.
Shallow tropical reefs.
Spotted on Jul 7, 2016
Submitted on Jul 8, 2016
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