Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Jervis Bay, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Moruya, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Euprymna tasmanica, Night. Moruya, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
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: Seagrass, Soft sediment
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Data Deficient
Occurrence: Widespread (67% 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
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