He could almost be a new Mr Men character with his rotund shape, cute curls and shy smile.

But this is really a piglet squid caught in a rare image on camera.

His tentacles made what looks like a mop of curly hair over his large eyes while his skin patterns created a grin.

The small squid, which is the size of a large orange, is normally found more than 320ft (100m) below the ocean surface, meaning little is known of its behaviour.

Measuring just 4in in length the species has unusual pigmentation and acquired its name from its tuft of arms and tentacles, and rotund shape.

Via: The Daily Mail

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There are 3 Comments

  1. Dorian posted a comment on July 21st, 2009 at 11:45 am

    I’ve never wanted to pet or cuddle a fish, but this little guy … he’s asking for it! Either that or I want to play the “got your nose” game with him.

  2. Lori posted a comment on July 21st, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    I’m gonna pop the lil’ dumb dumb (cute dumb)!

  3. John Vars posted a comment on July 22nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    I can’t believe this smiling squid is real. Nature!

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