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Paintpot cuttlefish
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A small cuttlefish that reaches around 7 cm in length. It is often observed in shallow seagrass beds. Its body color varies depending on its environment. On occasion its body can be a vivid red and yellow. It can use two tentacles to walk along the sea floor. 

Scientific name Metasepia tullbergi
English name Paintpot cuttlefish

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