Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia apama)
Distribution - temperate-subtropical coastal waters off southern Australia.
Habitat - Rocky reefs, caves and seagrass meadows.
Depth range - 0-50m
At a metre in length, the world's biggest cuttlefish and a proud Australian native! Probably the most common temperate cuttle species in Australia, but difficult to spot when alive owing to it's fantastic camoflague - the surfboard-like shells are familiar to beachcombers and budgie-owners however. A docile and curious critter - when diving it's in the cooler months it's not unusual to get one of these guys tagging along behind you - the trick is to spot them.
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Art and text © Brian Choo 2004
Distribution - temperate-subtropical coastal waters off southern Australia.
Habitat - Rocky reefs, caves and seagrass meadows.
Depth range - 0-50m
At a metre in length, the world's biggest cuttlefish and a proud Australian native! Probably the most common temperate cuttle species in Australia, but difficult to spot when alive owing to it's fantastic camoflague - the surfboard-like shells are familiar to beachcombers and budgie-owners however. A docile and curious critter - when diving it's in the cooler months it's not unusual to get one of these guys tagging along behind you - the trick is to spot them.
Back to main pageArt and text © Brian Choo 2004