| Family: |
Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae |
| Max. size: |
7.2 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic and Caribbean Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common mantle length ranges between 2 to 3 cm (Ref. 3722). Total length is 35 cm (Ref. 96968). Minimum depth from Ref. 83938. This is a subtidal species found in coral reefs, rubble and sandy bottoms (Ref. 83938). Associated with calcareous algae and shell rubble (Ref. 275). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2015 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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