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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Sepiida (หมึกกระดอง)

Family

Sepiidae

Genus

Sepiella

Species

Sepiella japonica (Japanese spineless cuttlefish)

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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Ornate cuttlefish

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 Japanese spineless cuttlefish?

The scientific name of Japanese spineless cuttlefish is Sepiella japonica. It belongs to the genus Sepiella.

What is the conservation status of Japanese spineless cuttlefish?

Japanese spineless cuttlefish (Sepiella japonica) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Japanese spineless cuttlefish live?

Japanese spineless cuttlefish is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Japanese spineless cuttlefish belong to?

Japanese spineless cuttlefish (Sepiella japonica) belongs to the genus Sepiella, which is part of the taxonomic family Sepiidae.

What kingdom does Japanese spineless cuttlefish belong to?

Japanese spineless cuttlefish (Sepiella japonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese spineless cuttlefish?

The closest relatives of Japanese spineless cuttlefish in the genus Sepiella include Ornate cuttlefish, Spineless cuttlefish, Web’s cuttlefish.