Southern Reef Squid

Sepioteuthis australis
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameSepioteuthis australis
Other namesSouthern Calamari
SizeUp to 38 cm (15 in)
WeightUp to 1 kg (2.2 lb)
FamilyMolluscs / Loliginidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal waters over sandy areas, seagrass beds and reefs
Depth Range0 - 10 m (32 ft)
Southern Reef Squid Distribution