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The Bigfin Reef Squid also called the Oval Squid, is a commercially important species of loliginid squid. It is one of the three currently recognized species belonging to the genus Sepioteuthis. Bigfin reef squids are characterized by a large oval fin that extends throughout the margins of its mantle, giving them a superficial similarity to cuttlefish. They are small to medium-sized squids, averaging 1.5 to 13.0 inches (3.8 to 33 centimeters long. Bigfin reef squids have the fastest recorded growth rates of any large marine invertebrate, reaching 1.3 pounds (600 g) in only four months. They are a short-lived species, with a maximum recorded lifespan of 315 days. The diet of bigfin reef squids comprises mainly crustaceans and small fish. They are found in the temperate and tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are commonly found near the shoreline, near rocks, and coral reefs. They are fished in large quantities for human food in Asia.
The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%
Fine art illustration of a Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana.)
The Bigfin Reef Squid was completed on 1.26.2015. Over the last few months I’ve been adding more squids and cuttlefish to the image library. When I get to about 7-8 I’ll put together a collage of these very cool ocean animals. This drawing is based on a photo by Chuck Babbit (who is a highly talented underwater photographer!) and was used with permission.
| Color |
Black & White, Color |
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| Size |
8 x 10" (20.3 x 25.4), 11 x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm) |
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