Species Type:
Octopus & Kin
Common Name(s):
Dwarf cuttlefish
Size:
A dwarf cuttlefish's mantle can reach up to 3 inches (7 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
These cuttlefish eat crustaceans like shrimp, shellfish and hermit crabs.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific region, dwarf cuttlefish inhabit shallow waters near coral reefs.
Details:
Dwarf cuttlefish have special cells in their skin, called chromatophores, that help them change color and hide from predators. These cuttlefish have a large head (mantle), complex eyes, a beak, eight arms and two longer tentacles used for feeding. Dwarf cuttlefishes have a hollow, internal shell that they inflate and deflate with gas to control their buoyancy.