Species profile
Caribbean Reef Squid
Sepioteuthis sepioidea
At a glance
Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) is an IUCN Least Concern octopus/squid present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 184 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Florida.
Notable details
- They communicate with each other through rapid, shifting color and pattern displays.
- They can simultaneously show different color signals to squids on each side of their body.
- Adults typically have a mantle length of about 5–8 inches (12–20 cm).
- They often hunt in coordinated groups along Caribbean coral reefs.
- Most individuals survive only about 6 months in the wild.
Where Caribbean Reef Squid are seen
Background
Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), commonly called reef squid, are small 20 cm (7.9 in) torpedo-shaped squid with undulating fins that extend nearly the entire length of the body. In 2001, marine biologist Silvia Maciá discovered that squid were able to propel themselves up out of the water about 2 m (6.6 ft) and fly approximately 10 m (33 ft) before re-entry; a discovery which led to…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Caribbean Reef Squid article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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