Sepiola atlantica

Atlantic bobtail
Kleine Sprutte
Kleine zeekat
Sépiole d'Atlantique
Sepiola atlantica

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species moves by swimming
The species can be found between 0 and 300 Meters.
Common species.
Hides in the sand.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
Hides in the sand.

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : - Fishes

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food