Ascarosepion latimanus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1832)
Broadclub cuttlefish

A common and variable cuttlefish on muck sites is Ascarosepion latimanus. This species usually has yellow around the eye and often has a blue spotted fin rim. However, it is extremely variable and we sometimes find it hard to distinguish some variations from species of Acanthosepion. It is possible not all those figured below are the same species.

The next two kind of resemble some of those we are calling Acanthosepion cf esculentum.

The one below seems to have more stellate papillae, suggesting it could be an Acanthosepion sp.

Created 24 March 2025

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