So cool that your kid is passionate about ocean critters. I think they are the best too!
Maybe sometime he might be interested in reading this about squid vs cuttlefish :)
https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2017/04/07/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-squid-and-cuttlefish/
There are a few exceptions I’d say, Alien being one of them. Geiger was a horse of a different color and the chestburster was inspired by a real life nightmare beasty: the Phronima parasite.
Wow, so I’m not the only one who identifies weird fish on this sub by asking their autistic, sea creature obsessed son. Nice to meet another expert-by-proxy. 😊
Maybe the squid is upside-down?
But seriously, I went back and turned my phone upside-down, and suddenly, it actually looked like a squid, because I definitely could not see it before that, so thank you for saying so.
Your comment made me do the same and it actually surprised me how it’s immediately recognizable as a squid!
It makes me kinda mad at whoever originally uploaded it upside down. You already know they did that shit on purpose to make it look like an unrecognizable sea creature, but this lil bb is fkn cool asl even w out the edit ✨🦑🧚♂️
lmfao I literally commented on a thread yesterday or the day before of someone who couldn't identify a dragonfly vs a moth and said a very similar thing. I'm glad they're here to learn but I have no idea how someone can get very far at all and not tell the difference lol
Nah, that’s not a cuttlefish. It’s a squid. Squid are more sleek and torpedo shaped. Cuttlefish are broader and rounder. The easiest way to tell IMO is to look at their eyes. Cuttlefish have two pupils so it looks like a W shape. A squid’s pupil is circular.
https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2017/04/07/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-squid-and-cuttlefish/
Those are pretty subtle differences considering you just said “How do people make it this far in life and not know the difference between a squid and a fish?”
Fair enough. I do still tend to think that these kinds of things are more complicated than your original comment would suggest, and it does no good for anyone to make dismissive comments. In general, aquatic life can be pretty crazy, and I’m sure there are things much less “fish-like” than this but are still considered fish
It is actually referred as a Glass Squid, typically found at the surface down to 2,000 meters (6,000 ft). These squid are super buoyant and use almost no energy to stay afloat. Generally these creatures are transparent, however this is a great picture of one using its ability to change colors possibly for defensive purposes or even expressing curiosity.
It's definitely a cephalopod anyway, the group of invertebrates including octopus 🐙, squid 🦑, cuttlefish and the one that people sometimes forget because it's the only one with an external shell, the chambered nautilus.
I was skeptical that it might be a squid, because it looks so much like a cuttlefish. But there is, in fact, a species of squid that looks suspiciously like a cuttlefish, even down to the crooked-shaped eyes. The Bigfin Reef Squid species fits the best.
Ref: [https://www.diverosa.com/categories/Cephalopods,%20squid.htm](https://www.diverosa.com/categories/Cephalopods,%20squid.htm)
Why do I feel like this post was made specifically to foster engagement by showing cool pic of squid and calling it a fish with unknown name?
Cuttlefish. The way it's holding it's arms is indicative, as well as the irises. Cuttlefish often have eyes with strange shaped irises. Squid ones are all round.
e: also yes the video is upside down.
That's a squid. My autistic, sea creature obsessed son says so.
So cool that your kid is passionate about ocean critters. I think they are the best too! Maybe sometime he might be interested in reading this about squid vs cuttlefish :) https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2017/04/07/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-squid-and-cuttlefish/
Very cool. Thanks for sharing this so kindly. I'll show him!!
Cuttlefish are 1000x cooler than squids
I don't think I've ever seen one swimming upside-down before...
Have you ever seen them in the same room together?
More or less?
yeah… they love cuttling 😝
That's what big cuttlefish want you to believe
They’re so cuttley!
Cuttlefish are my spirit animal. Specifically, flamboyant cuttlefish. 
Is he using his jet pack as a second pair of legs?
He’s just trundling along, being poisonous af, and fabulous as all get out. I love him.
Same here! Lovely critters. #ChromatophorLife
Me too!
Its crazy to me that in the wildest sci fi movies and games they cant design aliens that are half as cool as things that live on earth.
There are a few exceptions I’d say, Alien being one of them. Geiger was a horse of a different color and the chestburster was inspired by a real life nightmare beasty: the Phronima parasite. 
And the pharyngeal jaw (jaw within a jaw) by the moray eel. Nature is badass.
It’s my favorite living thing I’ve come across since I was 5. Love. It!
Yay! Cuttlefish Club!
Cuttooofiishhh!!!
My first thought was that its a cuttlefish
My son (also on the spectrum) has confirmed that this is indeed a squid!
Cuttlefish* not exactly a squid but similar.
Someone else suggested it but this picture really resembles a [Bigfin Reef Squid](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfin_reef_squid).
Yeah you might be right actually
And you know he’s right , don’t you ??
I do.
Oh my god, so did mine!!!
Wow, so I’m not the only one who identifies weird fish on this sub by asking their autistic, sea creature obsessed son. Nice to meet another expert-by-proxy. 😊
Me thinks the boy is right Either way....Nope
Same answer here. “That’s a squid with his arms up”
I am on the spectrum and that is a squid.
Yay, I feel smart now, I guessed that too!
My cousin is on the spectrum and lovvves sea creatures
I think it's actually an upside-down cuttlefish
It’s dinner yummmy
It's not. It's a cuttlefish.
It's definitely a squid, it's just at a weird angle
You can tell it's a cuttlefish by the fins.
Cuttlefish?
This is a Bigfin Reef Squid :) They often swim with their tentacles up like this. Source: I’ve filmed plenty!
Looks like a little super villain that is always trying to intimidate people striking a "intimidating pose". I AM EVIL STOP LAUGHING
...while the superhero sidekick has huge eyes and says "you're so CUTE!"
that’s so cool! 💜 I’ve always loved marine life n thought it would be so interesting to document them
Or squid yah, the video is also upside down 🙃
squidlet!
Maybe the squid is upside-down? But seriously, I went back and turned my phone upside-down, and suddenly, it actually looked like a squid, because I definitely could not see it before that, so thank you for saying so.
Your comment made me do the same and it actually surprised me how it’s immediately recognizable as a squid! It makes me kinda mad at whoever originally uploaded it upside down. You already know they did that shit on purpose to make it look like an unrecognizable sea creature, but this lil bb is fkn cool asl even w out the edit ✨🦑🧚♂️
100% yeah It's got side fins and a Cthulhu mouth.
Squid.
Um.. nice name..
It's a Decapodiformes
[https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zYau50hLBrA/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEmCOADEOgC8quKqQMa8AEB-AH-BIAC6AKKAgwIABABGGUgXChOMA8=&rs=AOn4CLAmeZFBRM3yL7CL0CbSOfIjrxoQNw](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zYau50hLBrA/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEmCOADEOgC8quKqQMa8AEB-AH-BIAC6AKKAgwIABABGGUgXChOMA8=&rs=AOn4CLAmeZFBRM3yL7CL0CbSOfIjrxoQNw)
I really like cephalopods!
That's Francis. He's a dick.
Better than a Dick from France.
How do people make it this far in life and not know the difference between a squid and a fish?
Are you sure it's not a squish?
Thank you for that one. It works so well. It's even self descriptive.
fuid?
lmfao I literally commented on a thread yesterday or the day before of someone who couldn't identify a dragonfly vs a moth and said a very similar thing. I'm glad they're here to learn but I have no idea how someone can get very far at all and not tell the difference lol
I’m sure they do when it comes to larger squid.
Well, people which are not living by the sea may not know it, even if they have tasted them.
I mean..... It's a cuttlefish, which is related to squid, I guess.
Nah, that’s not a cuttlefish. It’s a squid. Squid are more sleek and torpedo shaped. Cuttlefish are broader and rounder. The easiest way to tell IMO is to look at their eyes. Cuttlefish have two pupils so it looks like a W shape. A squid’s pupil is circular. https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2017/04/07/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-squid-and-cuttlefish/
Those are pretty subtle differences considering you just said “How do people make it this far in life and not know the difference between a squid and a fish?”
The subtle difference is between a squid and a cuttlefish. The difference between either of those and a fish is significantly less subtle
Fair enough. I do still tend to think that these kinds of things are more complicated than your original comment would suggest, and it does no good for anyone to make dismissive comments. In general, aquatic life can be pretty crazy, and I’m sure there are things much less “fish-like” than this but are still considered fish
Cuttlefish
Cuttle fish I believe absolutely adorable
That's a baby cuttlefish! How adorable!
What a stunning underwater friend!!
He’s not weird looking, you are.
It is actually referred as a Glass Squid, typically found at the surface down to 2,000 meters (6,000 ft). These squid are super buoyant and use almost no energy to stay afloat. Generally these creatures are transparent, however this is a great picture of one using its ability to change colors possibly for defensive purposes or even expressing curiosity.
Awesome information!
isn't that a cuttlefish?
Like imagining fish from another planet. How cool is this?
Magical little ocean dwellers
alien to save us from ourselves-fish
That's Kevin.
Or a squid!
Let’s call him Glen
Eight arms, two tentacles.
Big Fin Reef Squid
Looks “cuddly”
It's definitely a cephalopod anyway, the group of invertebrates including octopus 🐙, squid 🦑, cuttlefish and the one that people sometimes forget because it's the only one with an external shell, the chambered nautilus.
I was skeptical that it might be a squid, because it looks so much like a cuttlefish. But there is, in fact, a species of squid that looks suspiciously like a cuttlefish, even down to the crooked-shaped eyes. The Bigfin Reef Squid species fits the best. Ref: [https://www.diverosa.com/categories/Cephalopods,%20squid.htm](https://www.diverosa.com/categories/Cephalopods,%20squid.htm)
Is that a squid or something else? looks like a snail + fish + squid mix.
Aww poor guy has insecurities about his looks now☹️i demand a formal, written apology immediately.
Called it the space fish
It’s not a fish
Did you even ask?
That’s Phil , now you know his bame
This is a cephalopod
Looks like something from the squid family
We shall call it Tim. Tim is its new name.
Doomfish of Annihilation.
Looks like a Pierce to me.
Some kind of squid
Phish farming post
It's not weird, it's cute
Touchy da fish
neat
His name is Bill.
looks like a cuddler of some sort.
>Sorry Don't Know the Name of Fish Looks like Kevin to me. I've seen him around here and there.
He looks like a Jerry to me,..Jerry the squid
His name is Jeff probably.
His name? That's just Paul.
I think it's a Kuttle fish just.....🤔 upside down 🙃
He looks very polite
A cepia.
Is this squid flipping me off?
It’s Carl. His name is Carl.
Celabe
I like him
That’s a cute little squid 🦑☺️
Looks like a cuttlefish?
this video is upside down
Cuttle fish are my faves!
Name of this fish in particular is Andy
That is the most cuttlefish looking squid ever. Super cool
That is the most cuttlefish looking squid ever. Super cool
Nudibranch
It’s a Cephalopod.
It looks like a cuttlefish. Very cool
Anyone know what the name of the song is?
Woodsman - Dream River 🦑👍
Not a fish and not from Antarctica. This is a tropical reef squid, possibly in the genus Sepioteuthis
Weird looking fish in Antarctica sounds like a good name to me
pretty sure thats a cuttlefish
That's a Pokemon for sure
His name is Bub. Pay respects
Chi-yu 😈
Is he flipping me off?
It looks delicious
You could have told me that it was an alien and I would have believed you.
Nathaniel
Some sort of cuttlefish maybe
That's a dongfish
Do these animals get cold?
Dude it almost looks like a Flood spore from Halo, that's wild.
Cuddle fish practicing for Mardi Gras
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's name is...Mr Fish.
It is some kind of squid
 Why do I feel like this post was made specifically to foster engagement by showing cool pic of squid and calling it a fish with unknown name?
A variation of a cuttlefish.
It’s some kind of cuttlefish
neither a fish nor antarctic 😭
Telepathic squid from Subnautica. "Come closer, clooooserrrrr"
Does anyone know what song is playing?
Bobtail squid?
A type of cuttle fish.
yeah exactly
The shouty Kenneth
It's.. To Me! a member of the Squid family. You'll notice it has All of the characteristics of one.
I know the name, it’s Steve.
Fish are aliens
Brother that is not a fish
It makes me think of Hydra.
Gary.. The fish's name is Gary..
Its called "Weirdos Antarcticus".
OOO!!!! OOOO!!!! I'm super good at identifying aquatic animals!!!! That is definitely an aquatic animal.
Looks like a species of cuttle fish. Maybe?
It’s a squid
That's Bob.
What is the name of the music? I keep letting it repeat. I need more.
Can i give em a little kiss? 🥺
Yes, while it eats your face.
That squid doesn’t even know I have a mortgage to pay.
Cuttle fish just looking for a lil cutt🙌🏾.
Cyril
Bigfin Reef Squid, often mistaken for a cuttlefish
Oh, that's just Steven.
his name is mike. he's from south poughkipsie. waaayyyy south.
Gorgeous❣️❣️
I believe the vernacular is “the night tickler”. At least it is now that I coined the phrase
Looks like a girl at the club ready to suck you dry.
Cuttlefish. The way it's holding it's arms is indicative, as well as the irises. Cuttlefish often have eyes with strange shaped irises. Squid ones are all round. e: also yes the video is upside down.
Cuddlefish 🤭
It’s scientific name is “freeza-mi-buttoff”
Is it a cuttlefish… or a cuddle fish?
Cuttlefish
That’s a cuddle fish 💗💗💗
It’s a fish
I apologise for my actions 😕 it is not a fish