Puck's cuttlefish [Puck cuttlesi]
Description
Puck's cuttlefish, or Puck cuttlesi, is a species of cuttlefish in the family Sepiidae. This species is found in the Indian Ocean, specifically around the coast of Madagascar. They have a unique, elongated body shape and large, expressive eyes. Puck's cuttlefish are known for their incredible color-changing abilities, which they use for communication and camouflage. They inhabit sandy or muddy seafloors and feed on small fish and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Dreamers
Oneirodidae
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| Genus |
Puck
Puck
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