Octopus variabilis (Sasaki, 1929)
Whiparm octopus
长蛸,  大蛸,  水鬼,  石拒,  章拒,  长爪章,  长腿蛸,  马蛸
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Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 200 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan, Korea and China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Combination depth range: min from estimate, max from literature.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Common length range: 2.3 to 8.6 cm, male. Common weight: 127.07, 3 to 2150 cm, male. C: Refs. 75927, 113644, 113646, 117610.

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