Octopus rubescens
East Pacific red octopus
Poulpe rouge du Pacifique est
Pulpo rojo
Distribution
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 300 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
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 : 50 cm
- Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Crabs - Mollusks
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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!