The smallest of cuttlefishes occurring in the U.K. waters attaining -75 mm ML. Could be distinguished from other two species by tentacular club (short and oval, with 6-8 suckers in transverse rows and 3-4 greatly enlarged suckers in the middle) and cuttlebone (with a sharp point anteriorly and posteriorly). It is a bit more yellowish than Sepia officinalis. |