Common Cuttlefish
Sepia officinalis
Sighting evidence at Naxos Town Wall, Naxos
Photo: Dennis Rabeling · CC BY-NC-ND
Common cuttlefish are abundant from early spring through autumn, drawn into the shallows by the rich prey base of shrimp, small fish, and crabs that inhabit the seagrass zone. Their ability to change colour and texture instantaneously makes them one of the most spectacular macro subjects in the Mediterranean. Mating aggregations occur in spring, with pairs performing elaborate colour displays before females deposit eggs on seagrass strands.
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.