Berry's Bobtail Squid
| Scientific Name: | Eupryhna berryi |
| Species: | Squids (Sepiolidae) |
| Other names: |
Bobtail Squids, Pygmy Squids, Iridescent Squid |
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Berry's Bobtail SquidUploaded by: @blogie in April 2012
Photographed at: Isla Reta Beach Resort, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
Caption: Spotted at a depth of about 45 feet during a night dive. It measured under an inch.
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Berry's Bobtail SquidUploaded by: @blogie in April 2012
Photographed at: Dayang Beach Dive Site, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
Caption: This bobtail squid measured about 3cm long (not including its tentacles). Spotted during a night dive in about 15m of water.
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Description
Also known as Bobtail Squids, Pygmy Squids and Iridescent Squid.
Found in shallow coastal waters and lagoons often buried in the sand or muck bottoms with just the eyes showing.
They feed nocturnally on fish and crustaceans.
These squid have a glue gland on their backs so they can cover themselves in sand for camouflage. There is also a light organ in their bellies, that hosts bioluminescnt bacteria which produces the iridescent colours.
Length - 5cm
Depth - 5-25m
Widespread West pacific
Some of the smallest squids, they can change colour when predators come near.
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