Euprymna tasmanica

southern dumpling squid
Euprymna tasmanica
Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Euprymna tasmanica
Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Jervis Bay, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Euprymna tasmanica
Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Moruya, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Euprymna tasmanica
Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Moruya, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
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Euprymna tasmanica
Euprymna tasmanica
Euprymna tasmanica
Euprymna tasmanica

Similar Species

Distribution

Temperate Australasia


Description

Typical dumpling squid body shape with iridescent green-yellow colouration and a covering of fine black spots. It remains hidden under sand during the day and is therefore generally seen only by divers on night dives.


Information

Max Size: 4 cm

Sea Temperature Range: 11.4-21.1°C

Depth: 0-15m

Habitat Generalization Index: N/A

Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.


Conservation and Rarity

IUCN Status: Data Deficient

Occurrence: Common (40% of sites)

Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed

Abundance: Few (2 per transect)

Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.


Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney