Sepiolina nipponensis (Berry, 1911)
Japanese bobtail
photo by FAO

Family:  Sepiolidae (bobtail squids), subfamily: Heteroteuthinae
Max. size:  2.5 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range - 200 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: from Japan to Philippines and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs on the continental shelf to a depth of 200 m (Ref. 346).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 March 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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