Sepiida Collection

Sir Joseph Banks herbarium and library at Soho Square
Sir Joseph Banks herbarium and part library in his house at 32 Soho Square, London. It remained there until 1827 when it was moved to the British Museum at Montagu House

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) in translucent egg casing on the reef, Philippines, Asia

Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) composite image on black background showing colour variations, Puerto Galera, Philippines, Indo-Pacific

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) changing its colour to a bright blue, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Colorful Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) swimming over a colony of cup coral at night, Philippines

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) feeding on Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Pair of Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) mating in a coral reef, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Having succeeded in gaining the female's acceptance

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Cuttlefish (Sepiida) swimming over hard coral, Buyat Bay, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Cuttlefish (Sepiida) amid corals, Raja Ampat, New Guinea Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

RF - Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) composite image showing variation of colour and shape, on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) over pristine coral reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Bottletail squid (Sepiadarium kochi) Komodo, Indonesia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Cuttlefish Sepiida Saepia title object Numbered top right
Cuttlefish (Sepiida), Saepia (title on object), Cuttlefish. Numbered top right: 3. Part of the sixth album with drawings of fish, shells and insects

Dr Karl Jordan (1875-1972)
Curator of entomology at Walter Rothschilds Zoological Museum at Tring from 1893, beyond Rothschilds death and up to the transition to the Natural History Museum at Tring in 1938

Emma Rothschild (1844-1935)
Mother of Tring Museum founder Walter Rothschild

Emu, rheas and kangaroos at Tring Park
Live animals collected by Walter Rothschild in the grounds of Tring Park, with keeper Mr Marcham, 1890 Date: 1890

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1933
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Flamboyant cuttlefish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Entomology, W. Rothschild Zoological Museum
The Museum was bequeathed to the Natural History Museum following Rothschilds death in 1937, along with its unique collections of preserved animals

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1932
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Alfred Newton (1829-1907), Professor of Comparative Anatomy at Cambridge University in the late 19th Century. Newton was an expert ornithologist and tutored Walter Rothschild in anatomy

Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked Sepia octopodia

Sepia officinalis, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sepia elegans, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Illustration of Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), invertebrate molluscs with cephalopod eyes, swimming and camouflaged against seabed

Illustration of hand holding Cuttlefish Bone (Sepiida), the white shell found inside cuttlefish

Illustration of spotted Cuttlefish underwater

Close-up front view of a broadclub cuttlefish
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) hovers over the seafloor in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A broadclub cuttlefish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pygmy Cuttlefish, Indonesia

Close-up of a cuttlefish eye, Manado, Indonesia

Cuttlefish, Indonesia

A pygmy cuttlefish blends into its environment
A pygmy cuttlefish (Sepia sp.) uses its color-changing abilities to blend into its environment in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Flamboyant cuttlefish embryos develop in their eggs
Flamboyant cuttlefish embryos (Metasepia pfefferi) develop in their eggs in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Papua New Guinea
A Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Broadclub cuttlefish, head on view, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), head on view, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Golden cuttlefish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A broadclub cuttlefish lays eggs in a coral colony
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) lays eggs in a coral colony in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pygmy cuttlefish among corals and algae near a reef
A pygmy cuttlefish hovers among corals and algae near a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A broadclub cuttlefish swims above a diverse reef in Indonesia
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) swims above a diverse reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

An egg with a developing cuttlefish inside, Sulawesi, Indonesia
An egg with a developing cuttlefish inside, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish with diver, Papua New Guinea
A Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) with diver, Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A cuttlefish lays eggs in a fire coral on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish amongst a reef
Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) amongst a reef in green water, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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Sepiida, also known as cuttlefishes, are fascinating creatures found in various parts of the world. One species, Sepia elegans, is a type of squid that captivates with its graceful movements and intricate patterns. In Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK, the majestic Sepia officinalis can be spotted. Its close-up eye in Tenerife, Canary Islands reveals a mesmerizing beauty. The Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) showcases its translucent egg casing on the reef in the Philippines. This delicate structure protects their future offspring and adds to the wonders of marine life. Another captivating species is Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi), which displays an array of vibrant colors against a black background in Puerto Galera, Philippines. In Tenerife again, we witness a remarkable sight as a Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) changes its color to a striking blue hue. Nature's artistry at its finest. The colorful Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) further enchants us with its stunning variations. These intelligent creatures also showcase their hunting skills. A Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) feeds on Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), demonstrating their ability to adapt and survive in diverse environments like the Canary Islands. Behind these incredible discoveries lie passionate individuals who have contributed greatly to our understanding of sepiida. Dr Karl Jordan (1875-1972), Emma Rothschild (1844-1935), and Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection from 1933 have all played significant roles in unraveling the mysteries surrounding these fascinating creatures. Lastly, we observe an intimate moment between two Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus).