Ascarosepion latimanus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1832)
Broadclub cuttlefish

These highly variable cuttlefish are found on reef and muck sites. Like other cuttles, its body texture and color can change quickly. Some individuals seem to me to be difficult to tell from some Acanthosepion species. One characteristic of Ascarosepion latimanus is the yellow rim that is usually around the eyes. There also may be blue dots along the base of the fin. The photos below may not all be correctly identified.

I'm not sure about the dark brown ones below.

This one resembles the one we are calling Acanthosepion cf aculeatum but has the yellow rimmed eyes of Ascarosepion latimanus.

Created 22 March 2025

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