Needle Cuttlefish
Sepia aculeata
Multilingual Designations
French:
Seiche aiguille
Japanese:
Jibia
Spanish:
Europe Kouika
Sourcing & Biological Profile
Subtropical marine cephalopod featuring a distinctive sharp posterior spine on its cuttlebone, inhabiting muddy sand seabeds and feeding on small crustaceans and fish.
Annual Harvesting Seasonality
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* Colored blocks represent peak harvesting months. Inquire about off-season block stock availability.
Technical Specifications
Max Sizing:
180mm
Standard Sourced Forms:
Whole Round , G&G
Available Sourced Grades:
180mm+
Freight Quote Sourcing
Submit sizing calibration, packaging glaze, and destination ports to coordinate shipment grids.
Hygienic Sourcing & GACC Auditing
- Microbial counts conducted in state EIA laboratories
- Organoleptic freshness audit before reefer container loading
- Calibrated glazed levels verified via digital thickness gauges
- HACCP and GACC registered packaging standards met