Octopus cyanea
Common reef octopus
Gemeiner Riff-Krake
Gewone rif-octopus
Poulpe commun
Pulpo rojo grande 
Polpo diurno
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
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 1 and 25 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 : 140 cm
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Mollusks - - Fishes
- The animal can show variable colouring
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!