Family: |
Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Eledoninae |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 4000 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Atlantic and Antarctic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mantle length is 6 cm (Ref. 96968). Inhabits both shallow and deep waters (Ref. 1975). Known from a depth of 0 to 4000 meters (Ref. 96968). Recorded once from deep waters on muddy bottoms (Ref. 106242). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 14 July 2015 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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