Rossia pacifica

Stubby Squid
Tintenfisch
Sépiole du Pacifique boréal
Globito del Pacífico boreal

Distribution

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is generally buried
The species can be found between 0 and 1350 Meters.
Rare 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.
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 11 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Shrimps

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest