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Broad squid vs Reef squid

Both belong to the genus Sepioteuthis, so they are close relatives.

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Broad squid

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Reef squid

What is the difference between a broad squid and a reef squid?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Sepioteuthis, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Broad squidReef squid
Scientific nameSepioteuthis australisSepioteuthis sepioidea
FamilyLoliginidaeLoliginidae
OrderMyopsidaMyopsida
WeightNot recordedNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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