Sepia Latimanus Collection

Broadclub cuttlefish
Male broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) displaying threat colouration to another male (not seen). The bands of black and white are used to intimidate other males during the breeding season

Broadclub cuttlefish hunting technique - mesmorises fish by pulsating colour along body

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) in translucent egg casing on the reef, Philippines, Asia

Pair of Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) mating in a coral reef, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Having succeeded in gaining the female's acceptance

RF - Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) composite image showing variation of colour and shape, on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Focus on cuttlefish
Une photo focus sur l'oeil d'une seiche.. Barathieu Gabriel

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) over pristine coral reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Philippines
A close look at the head and eye of a Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus); Philippines

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Indonesia, Cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus); Komodo

Close-up front view of a broadclub cuttlefish
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) hovers over the seafloor in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A broadclub cuttlefish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

White cuttlefish egg in staghorn coral, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Papua New Guinea
A Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Broadclub cuttlefish, head on view, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), head on view, Gorontalo, Indonesia

A broadclub cuttlefish lays eggs in a coral colony
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) lays eggs in a coral colony in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A broadclub cuttlefish swims above a diverse reef in Indonesia
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) swims above a diverse reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Camouflaged baby reef cuttelfish, Bali, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish with diver, Papua New Guinea
A Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) with diver, Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish amongst a reef
Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) amongst a reef in green water, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Adult broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Juvenile cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) less than 3 cm long shelters in the arms of a crinoid (featherstar), Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus) largest of tropical into Pacific cuttlefish, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Pristine Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi / Wakatobi Archilpelago
Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Pristine Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi/Wakatobi Archilpelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, S.E. Asia

Camouflaged broadclub cuttlefish
Camouflaging broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus). This and other cephalopods are capable of changing their skin colour and markings very quickly

Broadclub cuttlefish about to lay eggs
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) female preparing to lay eggs in fire coral (Millepora sp.). The eggs harden after they are laid

Broadclub cuttlefish laying eggs
Female broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) laying eggs in fire coral. Photographed in Indonesia

Broadclub cuttlefish mating
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) mating. After mating, the female lays numerous eggs in individual egg cases, attached to plants, rocks or corals

Broadclub cuttlefish and diver
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) being watched by a scuba diver. Cuttlefish can rapidly change the colour of their skin by dilating or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores

Male broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) in its courting colours. This cuttlefish feeds on crustaceans. It changes its colour according to its surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment cells

Broadclub cuttlefish male
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) male showing breeding colours. Cuttlefish can rapidly change the colour of their skin by dilating or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores

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Broadclub Cuttlefish and diver. Kapalai Island, Malaysia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus). Indo Pacific. (rr)
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Broadband cuttlefish, Sepia latimanus, in sandy bottom, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines
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The Broadclub cuttlefish, scientifically known as Sepia latimanus, is a fascinating creature found in various locations around the world. In the translucent egg casing on the reef of the Philippines, these cuttlefish embryos develop and prepare for their journey into the vast ocean. In Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, a pair of Broadclub cuttlefish engage in an intricate mating ritual. The male's persistence pays off as he wraps his arms around the female's head, signaling her acceptance, and is a beautiful display of courtship in the underwater realm. These intelligent creatures have developed unique hunting techniques to mesmerize their prey. By pulsating colors along their body, they hypnotize fish and seize them with precision and agility. Their ability to control color variation and shape is showcased in composite images captured in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. With a focus on these captivating cephalopods, we witness them gracefully gliding over pristine coral reefs in Kimbe Bay or exploring Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Their presence adds vibrancy to these already breathtaking marine ecosystems. From the enchanting waters of Raja Ampat to West Papua's scenic coral reefs, Cuttlefish are an integral part of Indonesia's diverse aquatic life. These remarkable creatures continue to captivate researchers and nature enthusiasts alike with their intelligence and adaptability. Whether it be observing Broadclub cuttlefish during their reproductive stages or marveling at their hunting prowess underwater - one thing remains certain: Sepia latimanus never fails to leave us awe-inspired by its beauty and complexity within our oceans' depths.