Bigfin Squid

The BIGFIN SQUID (called muhe'e) is one of the few squid commonly found around coral reefs in shallow waters just offshore.  

They can be seen in small groups, hovering over the coral, resting during the day and feeding at night.  Like all squid, they have 8 arms and 2 longer tentacles, which are normally retracted and hidden.  They use these longer tentacles to reach out and capture prey. 

This squid is unique because of its 2 expanded fins forming an oval, which extends the length of the mantle.  It swims both forward and backwards with these fins, but is able to propel itself backwards much faster.  

They mature in approximately 100 days, and only have a lifespan of 9-10 months.  

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