description Sepiolina nipponensis Overview
Sepiolina nipponensis, commonly called the Japanese bobtail squid, is a small bobtail squid in the family Sepiolidae. It is recorded from the western Pacific, including waters around southern Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and parts of the Australian region, and adults reach about 2.5 centimeters in mantle length. Its rounded mantle, broad fins, iridescent ventral band, and luminous organ distinguish it from many other small squids.
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Where is Sepiolina nipponensis found?
Sepiolina nipponensis, commonly called the Japanese bobtail squid, is recorded across the western Pacific. Its range includes waters around southern Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and parts of the Australian region.
What family does the Japanese bobtail squid belong to?
It belongs to the family Sepiolidae, the bobtail squids. Unlike many large open-water squid, it is a small species associated with shallow or coastal marine habitats.
How large does Sepiolina nipponensis grow?
Adults reach about 3 centimetres in mantle length, making this a small bobtail squid. The exact size can vary by source and by whether mantle length or total length is being measured.
Is Sepiolina nipponensis the same as a cuttlefish?
No. It is a squid in the family Sepiolidae, while cuttlefish belong to the family Sepiidae. Both are cephalopods, but they differ in body structure and internal shell.
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