Enteroctopus dofleini

Giant Pacific octopus
Pieuvre géante du Pacifique
Pulpo gigante de Pacífico

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 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