Euaxoctopus panamensis Voss, 1971
Crescent octopus
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It's mantle length is 3.2 cm (Ref. 96968). This is a benthic species found on soft bottoms particularly in subtidal areas (Ref. 83938).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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