| Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 100.0 g; max. reported age: 1 years |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 150 m, non-migratory |
| Northwest Pacific. Subtropical to temperate. |
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A small species with an ocellus on each side of the arm crown which contains a narrow, large-diameter, iridescent ring. The iridescent ring typically appears to be gold or metallic green in color. A light orange, broad, rectagular bar can also be seen on the head. |
| Maximum depth from Ref. 97927. Its mantle length is 8 cm (Ref. 96968). |
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(LC); Date assessed: 21 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
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Common length range: 1.8 to 12 cm, male. Common weight: 38.99 cm, 9 to 137 cm (range), male. C: Ref. 75927, 117610; M: Ref. 96968. |
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