The pharaoh cuttlefish is native to at least the western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Of all the … See more

Most cephalopods use their two elongated tentacles for prey hunting, and particularly cuttlefish are known to use a three step process of attention, positioning, and seizure. Adult pharaoh cuttlefish and most juveniles b… See more

Pharaoh cuttlefish reproduce similarly to most other cuttlefish. Large males compete in combat until a victor is decided, although it is often decided without any initiation of physical combat. The males circle each other perfor… See more

Pharaoh cuttlefish often show a solid colour when resting on a solid colour background, alternating from a pale white to all dark brown. Additionally, they can show a mottled white and brown colour, with a centre circl… See more

The pharaoh cuttlefish is a commonly fished species of cuttlefish in the Philippines, as well as the most economically important cuttlefish in the northern Indian Ocean. It is often eaten by humans in these areas. Typi… See more

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