Two-toned Pygmy Idiosepiid
Idiosepius pygmaeus
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Idiosepius pygmaeus is a species of bobtail squid native to the Indo-Pacific. It occurs in waters of the South China Sea, Japan, Philippines, Palau, Indonesia, Northern Mariana Islands, as well as northern and northeastern Australia. It inhabits shallow, inshore waters.
I. pygmaeus weighs 0.00033 g upon hatching and increases in weight to 0.175 g as it reaches maturity in 50 days (1260 degree days). It inhabits waters at a temperature of 25.2°C. Growth rate has been calculated as 12.55 and physiological growth rate as 0.498.
I. pygmaeus grows to 20 mm in mantle length.
This species has been reared on a diet of glass shrimp (Acetes sibogae australis) in the laboratory.
The type specimen was collected in the South China Sea (04°20′N 107°20′E / 4.333°N 107.333°E / 4.333; 107.333) and is deposited at the Zoologisk Museum of Kobenhavns Universitet in Copenhagen.
Colors
black
brown
green
Habitat and Environment
Coral reef
Mud and Sand
Social Behaviour
Solitary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Two-toned Pygmy Idiosepiid dangerous?
Two-toned Pygmy Idiosepiid has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Two-toned Pygmy Idiosepiid?
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