The average weight of the cuttlefish is 3kg - 10.5kg (6.6lbs - 23lbs). Cuttlefish usually inhabits coastal and deeper waters. It has a smooth skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. Cuttlefish (sepiida) grows 15cm - 50cm (5.9in - 20in).
Facts about cuttlefishs
Name | Cuttlefish |
Distinctive Features | Long body shape and large eyes |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Weight | 3kg - 10.5kg (6.6lbs - 23lbs) |
Number of Species | 120 |
Habitat | Coastal and deeper waters |
Order | Decapodiformes |
Phylum | Mollusca |
Family | Sepiida |
Colour | Green, red, blue, yellow, orange, brown, pink, white |
Common Name | Cuttlefish |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Class | Cephalopoda |
Predators | Fish, sharks, cuttlefish |
Scientific Name | Sepiida |
Diet | Carnivore |
Main Prey | Crab, shrimp, fish |
Size (L) | 15cm - 50cm (5.9in - 20in) |
Average Litter Size | 200 |