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Reef Squids
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Reef Squids

Sepioteuthis

Sepioteuthis, commonly known as reef squids or oval squids, is a genus of pencil squid. Reef squids are easily recognizable by their large rounded fins that extend along almost the entire length of their mantles, giving them a superficial resemblance to cuttlefish.

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3 branches of this genus, most-observed first

Bigfin Reef Squid

speciesSepioteuthis lessoniana

Caribbean Reef Squid

speciesSepioteuthis sepioidea

Southern Reef Squid

speciesSepioteuthis australis

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