Sepioteuthis sepioidea
Caribbean Reef Squid
Maximum Size:
8 in (20 cm)
Longevity:
Around 1 year.
Typical depth:
0–100 ft (0–30 m)
Behavior:
Caribbean reef squid are often found in small schools. They capture food in their 10 arms, feeding mainly on small fish, as well as crustaceans and other molluscs. They have the largest eyes relative to body size of any animal, and they track their food by sight.
Predators:
Grouper, Snapper and barracuda.
Did you know?
Caribbean reef squid are social creatures that use a range of signals to communicate, including changes in their body color, shape, and texture, all of which can occur within seconds. Squid can even send different messages on their left and right sides, simultaneously.
