Sepia grahami
Sepia grahami, also known as Ken's cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean, specifically along the New South Wales coastline of Australia. Its natural range stretches from southeast of Yamba, [New South Wales|Yamba] to off Tathra. Described in 2001 by Amanda L. Reid, it inhabits shallow coastal waters at depths of between. It is characterized by its pinkish brown coloration and distinctive dorsal 'eyespots' on the mantle.
Description
Sepia grahami exhibits a pinkish brown coloration with prominent dorsal 'eyespots' on its mantle, a feature aiding in its identification. Its cuttlebone is narrow, featuring a thickened, raised, and yellowish-ochre inner core; in juveniles, the dorsal surface of the cuttlebone appears white. The mantle length is estimated to be approximately, inferred from related species, as precise measurements are not extensively documented.The type specimen was collected off the New South Wales coastline and is deposited at the Australian Museum in Sydney.