Tetracheledone spinicirrhus Voss, 1955
Spiny-horn octopus
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Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Eledoninae
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 200 - 400 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mantle length is 10 cm (Refs. 275, 96968). This is a benthic species found in sandy-muddy bottoms (Ref. 83938).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 July 2015 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  M: Ref. 96968.

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