European Cuttlefish
Sepia officinalis
Sighting evidence at Wreck of the Ulysses, Djerba
Photo: Dennis Rabeling · CC BY-NC-ND
Cuttlefish aggregate inside the wreck's holds from spring through autumn, using the dark interior as both shelter and hunting ground for small fish and crustaceans. Their chromatophore-driven camouflage creates extraordinary light-show displays when dive torches are introduced. Egg masses are attached to internal structures each spring, making April and May particularly rewarding for observation.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
European Cuttlefish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.