Sepia latimanus

  • Broadclub cuttlefish
  • Breitarm sepia
  • Seiche à larges mains
  • Sepia mozada

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • Exclusively a marine species
  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species moves by swimming
  • The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 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
    • -Sport or local fishing