17 FISHY FACTS ABOUT CUTTLE FISHES!
FACTS ABOUT CUTTLEFISH 1. Cuttlefish can really vary in size and shape. Cuttlefish vary in size from an average of 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) and weigh up to 23 lbs. 2. There are scores of cuttlefish species. There are approximately 120 species of cuttlefish. They are sometimes known as ‘Cuttles’. 3. They blend in really well! Cuttlefish belong to the class Cephalopoda and the order Sepilda. They are also often referred to as the ‘chameleons of the sea’. 4. They are fairly in-depth! Cuttlefish are often found in shallow waters but many have been seen as far down as 3,000 feet! 5. They have famous family members. Cuttlefish are related to squid and octopuses. They share some of the same features such as expelling ink and the ability to use camouflage as a defense mechanism. 6. Their name’s lying. Cuttlefish may be named fish but are not actually fish at all! They are invertebrates – they don’t have skeletons or spinal cords. 7. Cuttlefish are in...