Sepiola atlantica
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