Eledone cirrhosa

Horned octopus
Zirrenkrake
Kleine octopus
Poulpe blanc
Pulpo blanco
Moscardino bianco

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 10 and 800 Meters.
Rare 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
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.

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