🌿Native Nature

European Common Cuttlefish

Sepia officinalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Cephalopoda ›Order: Sepiida ›Family: Sepiidae ›Genus: Sepia

About

The common cuttlefish or European common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) is one of the largest and best-known cuttlefish species. It grows to 49 cm in mantle length (ML) and 4 kg in weight. Animals from subtropical seas are smaller and rarely exceed 30 cm in ML.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Common Cuttlefish?
The scientific name of European Common Cuttlefish is Sepia officinalis.
What is the conservation status of European Common Cuttlefish?
The European Common Cuttlefish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does European Common Cuttlefish belong to?
European Common Cuttlefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Common Cuttlefish belong to?
European Common Cuttlefish belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does European Common Cuttlefish belong to?
European Common Cuttlefish belongs to the class Cephalopoda.
What order does European Common Cuttlefish belong to?
European Common Cuttlefish belongs to the order Sepiida.
What family does European Common Cuttlefish belong to?
European Common Cuttlefish belongs to the family Sepiidae.
What genus does European Common Cuttlefish belong to?
European Common Cuttlefish belongs to the genus Sepia.