Common Cuttlefish
Sepia officinalis
Sighting evidence at Kavos Bay, Corfu

Photo: Dennis Rabeling · CC BY-NC-ND
Cuttlefish are regular night dive encounters from March through June, hunting actively over the sandy floor and using their chromatophores to produce complex flashing patterns that stun prey. Breeding pairs can be found in the posidonia edges in spring, with females depositing black egg capsules on seagrass blades. Their intelligence is evident in night encounters — they often pause and observe divers with apparent curiosity before continuing their hunt.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Common Cuttlefish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.