Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) laying eggs. This squid inhabits coral reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It can rapidly alter the colour of its skin,which it uses for camouflage and communication. This squid reaches a length of over 30 centimetres. If feeds on small fish and crustaceans,which it catches with a quick strike from two tentacles (not seen),which are usually kept hidden amongst its eight arms. Photographed in Lembeh Strait,North Sulawesi,Indonesia | |
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