FAQ

What does a cuttlefish holding up 2 crossed arms mean?

**Thanks to Ryan Worthington for submitting this question**

Question:
Have you ever seen cuttlefish raise two arms, cross them, and hold them at a slightly pitched up angle? If so, what type of behaviour does this indicate?
Answer:
I've seen this particular behaviour pattern very frequently. There is no way to know what they are thinking. However, my personal opinion is that this is a "stay out of my personal space" signal. Dr. James Wood

Last updated June 30, 2003 by Catriona Day.