A note on the occurrence of Ovalbone cuttlefish, Acanthosepion ellipticum (Hoyle, 1885) off Ratnagiri, central west coast of India

Abstract

The Ovalbone cuttlefish, Acanthosepion ellipticum (Hoyle, 1885), was recorded for the first time from the Ratnagiri waters, Maharashtra. This study provides significant baseline data on the distribution and occurrence of the species along the central west coast of India. The findings highlight the importance of systematic monitoring and further studies on cephalopod diversity in the regional context to fill existing knowledge gaps.