Enteroctopus dofleini
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 0 and 1500 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 90 cm
- Maximum age known : 7 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Crabs - Mollusks - Fishes
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing