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Sepioteuthis lessoniana

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Sepioteuthis lessoniana, the bigfin reef squid, is a large loliginid squid distributed across the Indo-Pacific, where it is commonly associated with coastal reefs and seagrass areas. It has large, oval fins that extend along most of the mantle, giving it a manta-like outline. The species is studied extensively for its potential in cephalopod aquaculture and is also fished artisanally and commercially in parts of its range.

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What is Sepioteuthis lessoniana called in English?

Sepioteuthis lessoniana is commonly called the bigfin reef squid. Its large oval fins extend along much of the mantle and give it a distinctive outline.

Where does the bigfin reef squid live?

It is distributed across the Indo-Pacific and is commonly associated with coastal reefs and seagrass areas. These habitats provide shallow-water feeding and shelter zones.

Why is Sepioteuthis lessoniana called a bigfin squid?

The species has large fins running along most of its mantle. Those fins create a broad, manta-like silhouette when the squid swims.

Is Sepioteuthis lessoniana a reef or deep-sea squid?

It is generally associated with coastal reef and seagrass habitats rather than the deep open ocean. Its Indo-Pacific distribution includes warm coastal waters.

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