BROADCLUB CUTTLEFISH Sepia latimanus
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They are usually found in reef areas, free swimming. They are active during the day and can be often seen hunting for fish and crustaceans. They are the most common species of cuttlefish on coral reefs. They are capable of rapid color change, usually into a spotted white and brown pattern, and their large eyes have a bright yellow rim. Their common name is derived from the broad club-like feeding arms.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
at least 30 m depth, 50 cm body lenght.
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Angel´s Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dante’s Wall, Goby A´Crab, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Madidir, Magic Crack, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Mawali Wreck, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pintu Kota Kecil, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Pulau Abadi, Pulau Dua, Pulau Putus, Retak Larry (Larry’s Crack), Serena West, Slow Poke, Tanjung Kubur, Tanjung kusu-kusu, Tanjung Tebal, TK 1, TK2, TK3
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Mollusks
Cephalopod
Cuttle Fish
- Broadclub cuttlefish
- Flamboyant cuttlefish
- Needle Cuttlefish
- Pygmy cuttlefish
- Stumpy spine Cuttlefish

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