Records of Sepia officinalis (Common Cuttlefish) : | ||||
1: Sepia officinalis (Common Cuttlefish) | ||||
11 Dec 2015 | OSGR: SZ09 | 50° 40’ N, 1° 50’ W | Vice County: South Hants (VC 11) | England |
dead, washed up shells | ||||
2: Sepia officinalis (Common Cuttlefish) | ||||
8 Jun 2009 | OSGR: SX84 | 50° 20’ N, 3° 40’ W | Vice County: South Devon (VC 3) | England |
5 "bones" washed up on beach | ||||
3: Sepia officinalis (Common Cuttlefish) | ||||
17 Jun 2008 | OSGR: TR02 | 51° 0’ N, 0° 60’ E | Vice County: East Kent (VC 15) | England |
"bone" washed up on beach | ||||
Sepia officinalis (Common Cuttlefish) may be included in identification literature listed under the following higher taxa:
NBN (data.nbn.org.uk) has a distribution map for Sepia officinalis (Common Cuttlefish) |
BioInfo (www.bioinfo.org.uk) has 0 host/parasite/foodplant and/or other relationships for Sepia officinalis (Common Cuttlefish) |
Common Cuttlefish is common and breeds close to our shores. The dead shells "Cuttlefish Bones" are large (up to 30cm or more), pure white and have a rounded apex. They are often collected and offered to cage birds to sharpen their beaks.
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