Octopus insularis
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 100 Meters.
- Common species.
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
- Endemic species.
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 : 80 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : - Fishes - Mollusks
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
