Harinashi-kouika (Japanese spineless cuttlefish)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Mollusca (軟体動物)

Class

Cephalopoda (頭足類)

Order

Sepiida (コウイカ目)

Family

Sepiidae

Genus

Sepiella

Species

Sepiella japonica (Harinashi-kouika)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Harinashi-kouika

Chinese Mo jam woo chak

Spanish Sepia inerme Japonesa

French Sépia inerme Japonaise

Similar Species in Sepiella

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Hana-ika

Sepiella ornata

Data Deficient

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Spineless cuttlefish

Sepiella inermis

Data Deficient

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Web’s cuttlefish

Sepiella weberi

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Harinashi-kouika?

The scientific name of Harinashi-kouika is Sepiella japonica. It belongs to the genus Sepiella.

What is the conservation status of Harinashi-kouika?

Harinashi-kouika (Sepiella japonica) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Harinashi-kouika live?

Harinashi-kouika is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Harinashi-kouika belong to?

Harinashi-kouika (Sepiella japonica) belongs to the genus Sepiella, which is part of the taxonomic family Sepiidae.

What kingdom does Harinashi-kouika belong to?

Harinashi-kouika (Sepiella japonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Harinashi-kouika?

The closest relatives of Harinashi-kouika in the genus Sepiella include Hana-ika, Spineless cuttlefish, Web’s cuttlefish.