Family: |
Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae |
Max. size: |
6 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 50 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama; Gulf of Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Common mantle length: 4.0 to 4.5 cm. Common mantle ranges between 4 and 4.5 cm. Females grow larger than males (Ref. 3722). This is a benthic species found on rocky and sandy bottoms at depths of 50 to 200 m (Ref. 83938). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2015 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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