Sepiadarium kochi

Sepiadarium kochi is a species of Cephalopod belonging to the Sepiadariidae family. It is commonly known as the White-eyed Bobtail Squid. This species was first described by William Evans Hoyle in 1885.

Taxonomy

The Sepiadarium kochi belongs to the Animalia kingdom, Mollusca phylum, Cephalopoda class, Decapodiformes order, and Sepiadariidae family. It is one of the two genera in the Sepiadariidae family, the other being Sepioloidea.

Description

The Sepiadarium kochi is a small squid species, typically measuring less than 2 cm in length. It is characterized by its white eyes and the presence of two rows of suckers on its tentacles. The body color can vary from translucent to a light brown, depending on the squid's environment and mood.

Distribution and Habitat

Sepiadarium kochi is found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the waters of Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. It inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in shallow coastal waters.

Behavior and Ecology

Like other cephalopods, Sepiadarium kochi is a nocturnal predator. It buries itself in the sand during the day and emerges at night to hunt small crustaceans and fish. It uses its tentacles to capture prey and its beak to break the prey's shell.

Conservation Status

The conservation status of Sepiadarium kochi is not currently evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

References

• Hoyle, W.E. (1885). Diagnoses of new species of Cephalopoda collected during the cruise of H.M.S. Challenger. Part 1. The Sepiadarium kochi. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, 16, 181-203.