Catch of the Day – Giant Cuttlefish

Roland is seen here with a giant cuttlefish caught 21st August 2011 in Port Hacking

Sepia apama, also known as the Australian Giant Cuttlefish, is the world’s largest cuttlefish species, growing to 50 cm in mantle length and over 10.5 kg  in weight. Using cells known as chromatophores, the cuttlefish can put on spectacular displays, changing colour in an instant.