Kisslip Cuttlefish

Acanthosepion lycidas, commonly known as the kisslip cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish within the genus Acanthosepion. They are also classified under the family Sepiidae, which encompasses some of the most commonly known and recognized cuttlefish. Phylogenetically, this species of cuttlefish is most closely related to Acanthosepion aculeata, Acanthosepion esculenta, and Acanthosepion pharaonis. This species is typically reddish brown to purple in color, with patches and stripes present on their dorsal mantle. On average, they grow...