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Sepia grahami
Species of cuttlefish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sepia grahami, also known as Ken's cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean, specifically along the New South Wales coastline of Australia. Its natural range stretches from southeast of Yamba (29°26′S 153°21′E) to off Tathra (36°43′S 149°59′E). Described in 2001 by Amanda L. Reid, it inhabits shallow coastal waters at depths of between 2–84 metres (6 ft 7 in – 275 ft 7 in). It is characterized by its pinkish brown coloration and distinctive dorsal 'eyespots' on the mantle.
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Description
Sepia grahami exhibits a pinkish brown coloration with prominent dorsal 'eyespots' on its mantle, a feature aiding in its identification. Its cuttlebone is narrow, featuring a thickened, raised, and yellowish-ochre inner core; in juveniles, the dorsal surface of the cuttlebone appears white.[2] The mantle length is estimated to be approximately 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in), inferred from related species, as precise measurements are not extensively documented.[3]
The type specimen was collected off the New South Wales coastline and is deposited at the Australian Museum in Sydney.[2]
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