Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea)
Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea)
The Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepiodea) is a small species of squid that has a torpedo-shaped body and undulating fins. They are 1 of the 6 species of flying squids. The coloring of the Caribbean Reef Squid is made up of a mix of brown and white. Caribbean Reef Squids have the ability to propel themselves out of the water about 6.6 ft (2 m). They are native to the Caribbean Sea and the coast of Florida. Caribbean Reef Squids are able to consume 30% to 60% of their body weight daily in small fish, crabs, and shrimp. Their current population status is not known.
The Caribbean Reef Squid has an overall length between 4.7”-7.9” (12-20 cm) and mantle length of 3.5”-4.7” (9-12 cm). The typical lifespan of the Caribbean Reef Squid is between 1-3 years.
The Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepiodea) is a small species of squid that has a torpedo-shaped body and undulating fins. They are 1 of the 6 species of flying squids. The coloring of the Caribbean Reef Squid is made up of a mix of brown and white. Caribbean Reef Squids have the ability to propel themselves out of the water about 6.6 ft (2 m). They are native to the Caribbean Sea and the coast of Florida. Caribbean Reef Squids are able to consume 30% to 60% of their body weight daily in small fish, crabs, and shrimp. Their current population status is not known.
The Caribbean Reef Squid has an overall length between 4.7”-7.9” (12-20 cm) and mantle length of 3.5”-4.7” (9-12 cm). The typical lifespan of the Caribbean Reef Squid is between 1-3 years.
