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Coast of south Australia
Coast of south Australia
From Shark Bay to Brisbane
iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species
iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species
Can grow up to 50cm
iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species
Can grow up to 50cm
and over 10,5 kg
iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species
Can grow up to 50cm
and over 10,5 kg
and They live up to 3 years
Using cells known as chromatophores,thecuttlefish can change his
colour instantly
Near Threatened
57% decline between 2001 and 2008,it is the because of intense fishing activity in this area
The Giant Cuttlefish is generally found hiding in caves and crevices and is generally very curious when approached by divers. When divers approach they will often come forward to investigate and they appear to like objects that have bright fluorescent colours (such as green and pink). Giant Cuttlefish have been seen following divers that wear brightly coloured fins.
The Giant Cuttlefish is generally found hiding in caves and crevices and is generally very curious when approached by divers. When divers approach they will often come forward to investigate and they appear to like objects that have bright fluorescent colours (such as green and pink). Giant Cuttlefish have been seen following divers that wear brightly coloured fins.
During the onset of winter they come together to mate. Death follows shortly after mating and laying of eggs that will spawn the next generation. Cuttlefish bones are often found washed up on beaches indicating that the breeding season is over.
It occurs on rocky reefs;
In seagrass beds;
and areas of mud and sand to depths of 100m.
All in all cuttlefish is one amazing creature and it would be a shame to us if such wonderful creatures disappear.
