According to the Malta Fisheries website, "Kulpara" is the name used to describe the squid jigging hand lines used to target squid in Malta by commercial fisherman.
Source - [url="http://www.maltafisheries.gov.mt/ginfo_fishinggears.htm"]http://www.maltafisheries.gov.mt/ginfo_fishinggears.htm[/url]
As stated above, the maltese name for squid is klamari (or klamaru)
And the maltese name for cuttlefish is Sicc, Sicca or Si``
Source - [url="http://users.onvol.net/112886/fishing_regulations.htm"]http://users.onvol.net/112886/fishing_regulations.htm[/url]
There appears to be two main types of squid in Malta -
Common Squid - Loligo vulgaris
(KLAMAR) 50cm. Found in both shallow and deep waters. Lays numerous eggs in clusters attached to rocks or seaweeds. Eggs hatch in June-July. Preys on fish. Releases deep black ink when threatened. Shell is like long, transparent quill. Common.
Sagittal Squid - Todarodes sagittatus
(TOTLU) 100cm. Generally found at great depths, where it is constantly on the move. Towards end of summer, large numbers often come close to shore in shallow waters; they sometimes jump out of water in protracted leaps. Catches large fish from both surface and bottom. Shell is like long, reddish straw ending in small quill. Common.
The most common cuttlefish in Malta appears to be the following species -
Common Cuttlefish - Sepia officinalis
(SICCA) 30cm. Lives in sandy, muddy or rocky habitats. Feeds on fish and crustaceans, which it catches with great swiftness. Lays large, round, blackish eggs which it attaches to seaweeds or Posidonia in shallow water round about March. Eggs hatch in April-May. Shell (cuttlebone) often washed ashore. Common.
Source - [url="http://www.mepa.org.mt"]http://www.mepa.org.mt[/url]
Source - [url="http://www.maltafisheries.gov.mt/ginfo_fishinggears.htm"]http://www.maltafisheries.gov.mt/ginfo_fishinggears.htm[/url]
As stated above, the maltese name for squid is klamari (or klamaru)
And the maltese name for cuttlefish is Sicc, Sicca or Si``
Source - [url="http://users.onvol.net/112886/fishing_regulations.htm"]http://users.onvol.net/112886/fishing_regulations.htm[/url]
There appears to be two main types of squid in Malta -
Common Squid - Loligo vulgaris
(KLAMAR) 50cm. Found in both shallow and deep waters. Lays numerous eggs in clusters attached to rocks or seaweeds. Eggs hatch in June-July. Preys on fish. Releases deep black ink when threatened. Shell is like long, transparent quill. Common.
Sagittal Squid - Todarodes sagittatus
(TOTLU) 100cm. Generally found at great depths, where it is constantly on the move. Towards end of summer, large numbers often come close to shore in shallow waters; they sometimes jump out of water in protracted leaps. Catches large fish from both surface and bottom. Shell is like long, reddish straw ending in small quill. Common.
The most common cuttlefish in Malta appears to be the following species -
Common Cuttlefish - Sepia officinalis
(SICCA) 30cm. Lives in sandy, muddy or rocky habitats. Feeds on fish and crustaceans, which it catches with great swiftness. Lays large, round, blackish eggs which it attaches to seaweeds or Posidonia in shallow water round about March. Eggs hatch in April-May. Shell (cuttlebone) often washed ashore. Common.
Source - [url="http://www.mepa.org.mt"]http://www.mepa.org.mt[/url]