Meet the small-but-mighty dwarf cuttlefish! These petite cousins to the octopus are masters of camouflage and can change their coloration and texture when necessary. A male dwarf cuttlefish will try to both impress females and guard its territory by displaying a "starry night" coloration – turning itself black like the night sky with white spots – all while stretching itself out to look bigger and more intimidating. Both sexes can mimic one another, and females have been known to pretend to be m

Sobela Ocean Aquarium’s dwarf cuttlefish are truly captivating. This incredible species, which is a cousin to the octopus and squid, can camouflage and change its coloration. These cephalopods have a cuttlebone in their mantle, which gives them their unique shape and helps control their buoyancy. In the wild, the favorite foods of the cuttlefish are shrimp and small crabs. At the Zoo, we offer shrimp, krill, and small fish. At the end of the video, you might even spot a cuttlefish enjoying one o