Rhombosepion prashadi
Rhombosepion prashadi (Winckworth, 1936)
Hooded cuttlefish
Rhombosepion prashadi
photo by FAO

Family:  Sepiidae (cuttlefishes)
Max. size:  19.6 cm ML (male/unsexed); 21.2 cm ML (female); max.weight: 700.0 g; max.weight: 900.0 g
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common mantle length: 5.0 to 11.0 cm. Common mantle length ranges between 5 and 11 cm in Indian trawl catches off Waltair (Ref. 3722). From coastline to a depth of 40 m (Ref. 801).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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