Thaumoctopus mimicus
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 1 and 37 Meters.
- Rare species.
- Hides in the sand.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
- Hides in the sand.
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 60 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Shrimps - Crabs
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!